Cabane des Sarnats – Above the Omblèze gorges loop from Le Chaffal

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Cabane des Sarnats – Above the Omblèze gorges loop from Le Chaffal

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Cabane des Sarnats – Above the Omblèze gorges loop from Le Chaffal

03:09

25.1km

900m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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After 4.71 km for 65 m

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

After 6.84 km for 172 m

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

After 7.16 km for 413 m

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

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7.14 km

Col de la Bataille Tunnel

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A lunar landscape, not very high in altitude but very mineral landscape due to the wind

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7.29 km

Col de la Bataille (1313 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The origin of the name of this pass is not known. There are three theories: the most likely of these is a reference to the north and south winds, which …

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7.54 km

Intermediate pass that is comparatively easy to experience from Léoncel. The landscape around the Col is so haunted by the wind that the tree line is hardly higher. Worthwhile views towards Gorge d'Omblèze and the Tête de la dame.

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9.89 km

Ridges and Pas du Gouillat

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful viewpoint over the ridge line and the Tête de la Dame as well as over the Ambel plateau before the descent into the forest to its eponymous refuge.

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11.8 km

Cabane des Sarnats

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This charming little cabin offers shelter for the night although it does not have a dedicated sleeping area, it is possible to sleep on it alone as well as make a fire.

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