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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

Point of intersection Col du Jaillet Altitude 1723m The Col de Jaillet, or Col du Jaillet, is a pass located in the Aravis chain, separating the communes of Giettaz (Savoie), Sallanches and Cordon (Haute-Savoie). The pass was frequented very early, from Antiquity2, as evidenced by the presence of a border marker (just like the markers of the Col de l'Avenaz, and that of the Col du Petit Croisse Baulet3) marking the limit between the province of Graean Alps and the Viennese province4. The pass, located at a place called La Jorasse, at an altitude of 1,723 meters, was the main access route between the Mont-Blanc region and the Aravis. The Col de Jaillet is also part of the first sector of the Aravis natural zone of ecological, fauna and flora interest. It is home to a significant number of rare and protected species, such as the round-leaved sundew and the golden eagle.

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.

It's fun on a mountain bike or gravel via Le chemin de la grande montagne / Les Touillettes. Some go up there for the scenery and all the others go there for the potato fritters.