Col des Saisies – Col de Véry loop from Crest-Voland

Col des Saisies – Col de Véry loop from Crest-Voland

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Col des Saisies – Col de Véry loop from Crest-Voland

02:31

33.8km

920m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.12 km for 210 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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44 m

Crest-Voland Village Center

Highlight • Settlement

This pretty, quiet village offers you the last café and water fountain before the Col des Saisies.

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7.67 km

Col des Saisies

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col des Saisies is one of the most famous passes in Savoy. The pass, located at an altitude of 1,681 meters, connects the Beaufortain valley with the Val d'Arly. …

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9.76 km

Lézette Lake with View of Mont Blanc

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful view of Mont Blanc with picnic benches

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10.00 km

Col de la Lézette

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At 1,787 meters above sea level, the Col de la Lézette offers a lovely panoramic view of the Mont-Blanc massif.

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10.7 km

Mountain Pass

14.0 km

Mont Clocher is located 1,786 meters above sea level. At the top, you enjoy an exceptional panorama of Mont Blanc, the Aravis range, the high peaks of Beaufortain and, in the distance, the Chartreuse and the Bauges.

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17.2 km

Refuge de la Croix de Pierre

Highlight • Mountain Hut

It is one of the most pleasant refuges located a stone's throw from the Col de Véry, facing Mont Blanc. You can sleep in the refuge or in a yurt and enjoy generous Savoyard dishes (tartiflettes, fondues, croziflettes...!)

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17.3 km

Col de Véry

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Pleasant and accessible pass at 1,964 meters above sea level, with panoramic views. If the weather is good, you can see three of the four dams in the region: Roselend, La Girotte and Saint-Guérin.

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20.0 km

Le Patafan Mountain Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

A classic Alpine restaurant, perched high in the mountains above Les Saisies. Whether you climb the mountain slowly or descend quickly, it's always worth stopping for a coffee and cake, …

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33.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

15.1 km

531 m

291 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

15.5 km

2.30 km

291 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 12 September

21°C

7°C

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Comments

August 23, 2025,Véry Good Beaufortain Gravel

Still no Mont Blanc visible due to the clouds still present on the peaks, but good weather, and beautiful paths around the Col de Véry

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August 22, 2025,Aller voir le Mont-Blanc de près (ou pas 😠)

Setting out on this famous trail to reach the foot of Mont Blanc, stubborn clouds prevented me from seeing Europe's highest peak. But clouds have the quality of magnifying photos, so seeing the peaks will have to wait.

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