The last couple of kilometres of ascent up to this col is tough hike-a-bike along the GR5 hiking trail, but the spectacular views back over Lac Leman more than makeup for it. There is also a large herd of Bouquetin in this area, so keep your eyes peeled for them.

Martin

October 25, 2024

Mountain biking

Great view - and maybe you'll actually get to see ibexes 😍

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Karl

September 3, 2025

Hiking

No photo can reflect the beauty of the place 😍

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1. Col de Floray – Lake Darbon loop from Lac de Fontaine

11.3km

04:51

720m

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2. Col de Bise – Col de Floray loop from Les Cornettes de Bise

7.46km

03:37

550m

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3. Col de Floray – Col de Bise loop from Les Cornettes de Bise

9.75km

04:29

700m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 1,890 m

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Tuesday 27 January

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-7°C

71 %

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Location: Novel, Thonon-Les-Bains, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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