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Col de la Loze

From Moûtiers (via Méribel). Length and gradient from an official source; times from the climb time calculator.

Start
Moûtiers (via Méribel)
478 m
Length
26.5 km
Average gradient
7%
Max gradient
12%
Elevation gain
1,826 m
Summit
2,304 m

Source: Route des Grandes Alpes, checked 15 October 2026.

Méribel route from Moûtiers. RGA gives a 12% maximum with passages at 20%. The Courchevel route on the same page is 32.8 km at 6% (1,886 m).

Time at your watts

Estimated climb time by W/kg
W/kgPowerTimeSpeedVAM
2.0140 W3:04:278.6 km/h602 m/h
2.5175 W2:29:0310.7 km/h745 m/h
3.0210 W2:05:4012.7 km/h883 m/h
3.5245 W1:49:0814.6 km/h1,017 m/h
4.0280 W1:36:5016.4 km/h1,147 m/h
5.0350 W1:19:5219.9 km/h1,390 m/h
6.0420 W1:08:4423.1 km/h1,615 m/h

Model estimate in calm air at steady power (Martin et al. 1998). 70 kg rider + 8 kg bike, tops position (CdA 0.358), Crr 0.0032, 15 °C, air density at the climb's mid-elevation. Mid-elevation 1,391 m (air density 1.038 kg/m³). Calculate yours / All climbs