Isola 2000

French Alps, France

Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%

APPROACH ROUTES

Isola 2000 is a Category 1 ascent in the French Alps, France, topping out at 2 062 m. From Isola it rises 17.6 km at 6.7% average — 1 174 m of ascent, steepening to 14.0%. The steepest kilometre averages 12.7%, around km 0.5. The approach is profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 8.9, among the region's hardest. Above the treeline the summit holds snow well into spring, so the dependable riding window runs roughly June to October.

RIDE THE CLIMB — FROM ISOLA

View at km 0.3KM 0.3
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View at km 0.8KM 0.8
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View at km 1.3KM 1.3
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View at km 1.8KM 1.8
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View at km 2.3KM 2.3
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View at km 3.4KM 3.4
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View at km 7.5KM 7.5
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View at km 9.1KM 9.1
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View at km 10.6KM 10.6
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View at km 17.6KM 17.6
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ISOLA 2000

Summit

2062m

Approaches

1

Hardest

CAT 1

Hardest side

17.6km

Isola 2000
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