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Beautiful Aravis pass, less busy than the Col de la Colombière and the Col des Aravis.

Located in the heart of the Aravis massif, the Col de la Croix-Fry is 1,477 meters above sea level. It is situated on a beautiful plateau that offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, including Mont Blanc.

col des Annes is about 7.5km (as the crow flies) further to the northeast this section is only the entrance to the pass at 1723 m

This pass, relatively unknown, nevertheless culminates at an altitude of 1,721 meters in the Aravis. Located in the heart of mountain pastures, it is on the heights of Grand-Bornand and Reposoir. Several restaurants offer breathtaking views of the Aravis mountain range.

View of the blue Annes slope, descending from the Col des Annes.

The gravel section is easy to do with a racing bike

It's a pleasant ride up to this col, at 1,715 metres (5,626 ft), on a meandering, quiet country road, but there are a few pitches over 10%. Enjoy a well earnt snack at either of the restaurants, both with great views of the surrounding countryside from their terraces.

The Col de la Colombière is a pretty Alpine pass, connecting the Borne valley to the Avre valley. It was climbed more than 23 times by Tour de France riders between 1960 and 2021. It is an essential part of the sporting event.