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Plaine-Joux – Châtelet d'Ayères Refuge loop from Lac Vert

Plaine-Joux – Châtelet d'Ayères Refuge loop from Lac Vert

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Plaine-Joux – Châtelet d'Ayères Refuge loop from Lac Vert

00:57

9.28km

400m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve naturelle de Passy

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Start point

Bus stop

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10 m

Plaine-Joux

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Plaine-Joux has one of the most beautiful views of the Mont Blanc range and its needles. Take a few minutes for a coffee / ice cream break and watch the paraglider pilots take off from here.

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195 m

The Blue Door

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Is that art, or can it go away ...?

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2.55 km

Châtelet d'Ayères Refuge

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You can eat well there!

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3.60 km

Les Ayères du Milieu

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Small settlement beautifully situated in the countryside

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4.00 km

Les Bennevy

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Signpost at 1522m

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5.21 km

Ayères des Pierrières

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Small settlement whose houses are now mostly used for recreation on weekends

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5.60 km

Ayères des Rocs Trail Junction

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Signpost at 1641 m

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7.22 km

Barmus

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Intersection point Barmus Chalet Altitude 1600m

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9.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.48 km

715 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.51 km

700 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,630 m)

Lowest point (1,270 m)

Weather

Thursday 14 May

1°C

-4°C

89 %

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Plaine-Joux – Châtelet d'Ayères Refuge loop from Lac Vert

Plaine-Joux

The Blue Door

Châtelet d'Ayères Refuge

Les Ayères du Milieu

Les Bennevy

Ayères des Pierrières

Ayères des Rocs Trail Junction

Barmus

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