Matagrin Tower – Matagrin Tower loop from Panissières

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Matagrin Tower – Matagrin Tower loop from Panissières

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Matagrin Tower – Matagrin Tower loop from Panissières

02:26

25.4km

660m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 16.7 km for 542 m

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Start point

Parking

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Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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Matagrin Tower

Highlight • Monument

A great place with the magnificent Matagrin tower from which we have a magnificent 360° view of all the surrounding mountains. You can climb it from the Col de la …

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Built in 1876, the tower was topped with a pointed roof. At the time, it served as a hunting meeting place for a local notary, Master Matagrin, then became a drinking establishment and even welcomed dance enthusiasts.

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Highlight • Summit

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Tie and Textile Museum

Highlight • Monument

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