Villard-Notre-Dame Tunnel – Villard-Notre-Dame Tunnel loop from Le Bourg-d'Oisans

Villard-Notre-Dame Tunnel – Villard-Notre-Dame Tunnel loop from Le Bourg-d'Oisans

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Villard-Notre-Dame Tunnel – Villard-Notre-Dame Tunnel loop from Le Bourg-d'Oisans

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22.7km

1,160m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.76 km for 110 m

After 2.67 km for 858 m

After 18.9 km for 187 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.95 km

Pontet Tunnel

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The shortest tunnel on the Villard-Notre-Dame climb, dug into the rock.

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2.21 km

Villard-Notre-Dame Tunnel

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The largest tunnel of the Villard-Notre-Dame ascent, 365 m.
It is lit but not very much, provide front and rear lights.

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2.65 km

Villard-Notre-Dame Tunnel

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For this ride it is absolutely necessary to have good lighting on your bike. Of the 4 tunnels, 2 are so dark that you can't see your hand in front of your face.

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3.08 km

Gardette tunnel

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132 m long tunnel on the ascent of Villard-Notre-Dame.

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3.39 km

Viewpoint

11.0 km

Les Côtes (1646 m) - Tarmac summit Villard-Notre-Dame

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Despite a marked climb to Villard-Notre-Dame, for the bravest or those who want to go all the way, this climb is not over and continues to the "Les Côtes" sign!

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12.7 km

Café de la Gardette

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Lovely bar with delicious coffee and a fresh waffle! Highly recommended!

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13.9 km

View of the Valley in Parc National des Écrins

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Take a break for the stunning views into the valley

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17.5 km

Route along rocks and through tunnels

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First few k from Bourg are toughest then come the short crude tunnels (some unlit) with one long one 300m+. Views down to the Romanche are stunning. After the balcony …

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22.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

578 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

2.74 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,640 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

18°C

8°C

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Comments

June 15, 2025,Villard-Notre-Dame

Lighting is necessary, especially at the 4th tunnel. The climb is simply heavy. Continuously in the plus 10%. The nature and view makes it very worthwhile. Almost no traffic (Sunday,).

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