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A series of steep climbs - Cycling route

Annecy
A series of steep climbs - Cycling route © Tristan Shu - Annecy Mountains More photos
  • A series of steep climbs - Cycling route

Cycle tourism route

  • Distance 170km
  • Change in altitude (uphill) 4200m
  • Departure Annecy
  • Duration 09h15
  • Difficulty Very hard
  • Maximum altitude 1591m

Opening period

All year round.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Description

A concentration of mythical mountain passes for a maximum of ascent! Take up the challenge and tackle La Forclaz, L'Épine, Plan Bois, La Croix Fry, Les Aravis and La Colombière to finish in style. You'll go home with memories for the rest of your life... and for your calves!

POINTS OF INTEREST
A real sporting challenge that adds two little-known passes to the great classics: the superb Col de l'Épine and the very steep Col de Plan Bois. Discover also the Bluffy, Forclaz, Marais, Croix Fry, Aravis and Colombière passes.

CYCLING ADVICE
Take care on the descent from Plan Bois, as the road is narrow and winding.

Facilities

  • Cycle tourism route
  • Routes for electrically assisted cycles
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Price

Free access.

Map

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