Montée de Bisanne Profile – L’Étape du Tour 2027
What is the Montée de Bisanne?
The Montée de Bisanne is the 5th and final climb of L’Étape du Tour 2027. It is 12.4 km long and averages 8.3%. It starts in Villard-sur-Doron at km 138 of the 154 km route (711 m) and stops climbing at a crossroads at 1,723 m, then carries on to the finish at Les Saisies. It follows the Col du Pré, so 25 km of climbing sit in the last 50 km.
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| Key fact | Montée de Bisanne, Étape du Tour 2027 |
|---|---|
| Position in the route | 5th and final climb, km 138 |
| Length | 12.4 km |
| Average gradient | 8.3% |
| Start | Villard-sur-Doron, 711 m |
| Top of the climb | Crossroads at 1,723 m |
| Finish | Les Saisies |
| Full route | 154 km, 4,850 m of climbing |
| Climbing in the last 50 km | 25 km (Col du Pré 12.6 km, Bisanne 12.4 km) |
| Official course and times | letapedutourdefrance.com |
What is the gradient of the Montée de Bisanne, km by km?
It starts at 6% and finishes at 10%, with most of the second half between 8% and 10%. Figures are Climbfinder per km averages, rounded.
| Km | Average gradient |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6% |
| 2 | 7% |
| 3 | 7% |
| 4 | 7% |
| 5 | 8% |
| 6 | 6% |
| 7 | 8% |
| 8 | 9% |
| 9 | 9% |
| 10 | 8% |
| 11 | 9% |
| 12 | 9% |
| Last 0.4 km | 10% |
The road tilts up again after km 6, and the steepest running is in the final 6 km. The video shows what that feels like on the road.
Why does my GPS say 14.4 km and 1,930 m?
Because climb websites usually show the Signal de Bisanne: 14.4 km to a summit at about 1,930 m. The Étape stops climbing 2 km short of that, at the crossroads at 1,723 m, then continues towards the resort. A different length on your GPS or a climb website is that difference, not an error.
How long does the Montée de Bisanne take?
At 12.4 km, simple sums give:
The 2027 cut-off times – Check the organiser’s site for the broom wagon and time limits before you plan around them.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Montée de Bisanne the last climb of the 2027 Étape du Tour? Yes. It is the 5th and final climb, starting at km 138 of 154, and the finish is at Les Saisies.
How long is the Montée de Bisanne in the Étape du Tour 2027? 12.4 km, at an average gradient of 8.3%, from Villard-sur-Doron (711 m) to a crossroads at 1,723 m.
Is Bisanne harder than the Col du Pré? They come back to back, with 25 km of climbing in the last 50 km. The Col du Pré is 12.6 km. Bisanne is 12.4 km, steeper through the second half, and it comes after 138 km.
Does the Étape finish at the Signal de Bisanne? No. The Signal de Bisanne is 14.4 km to about 1,930 m. The Étape stops climbing 2 km short, at 1,723 m, then continues to Les Saisies.
What are the cut-off times for Bisanne in 2027? They have not been published. Check the official Étape du Tour site.
Where can I see the climb ridden? In the video: Étape du Tour 2027: 8.3% Isn’t What Catches You on Bisanne.
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