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: March 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 992 m for 713 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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37 m

Dreamlike view of the Meije massif

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This point offers a spectacular view of the massif.

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136 m

La Grave

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A majestic mountain that towers above all the others.

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2.73 km

Footbridge suspended in the void

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Notice to thrill seekers! When the wind and / or the updrafts are there, the water from the nearby waterfall sprinkles the footbridge.

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2.80 km

View on the Way to La Chazelet

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The detour on the way back to La Grave is definitely worth it. But goes up fat in serpentines.

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2.80 km

Col des Portes

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6.09 km

Rivet du Milieu

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Small alpine village in the valley of La Buffe located in the middle of the three villages of Le Rivet (la Cime, le Milieu and le Pied). It is really …

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6.27 km

Rivet de la Cime

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Small mountain village in the valley of the Buffe located the most upstream of the three villages of Rivet. One of the most beautiful belvederes on the Massif de la Meije.

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9.08 km

Pic du Mas de la Grave Refuge

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The Pic du Mas de la Grave refuge is built on the ruins of the Baraques des Salomons. It is located in the commune of La Grave, 6 kilometres/1h30 from …

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20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

7.10 km

1.03 km

919 m

317 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

8.87 km

309 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,920 m)

Lowest point (1,470 m)

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Wednesday 8 April

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Dreamlike view of the Meije massif

La Grave

Footbridge suspended in the void

View on the Way to La Chazelet

Col des Portes

Rivet du Milieu

Rivet de la Cime

Pic du Mas de la Grave Refuge

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