Col de la Givrine (1232 m) – Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m) loop from L'Asse

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Col de la Givrine (1232 m) – Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m) loop from L'Asse

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Col de la Givrine (1232 m) – Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m) loop from L'Asse

04:52

68.3km

1,350m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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5.94 km

10% Climb with View of Lake Geneva

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7.46 km

Forêt de la Combe

Forest

11.4 km

Saint-Cergue

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Saint-Cergue is a beautiful town typical of the canton of Vaud. At 1,041 meters above sea level, the panoramas of Lake Geneva and the Alps proliferate. Many shops are open …

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17.0 km

Col de la Givrine (1232 m)

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Pass fairly frequented between the Lake Geneva and Jura.
Some views on the Leman side.

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37.4 km

View of Vallée de Joux

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The Col du Marchairuz is a mountain pass in the Swiss canton of Vaud, which connects the towns of Le Brassus and Bière over a length of 18 kilometers. The …

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38.6 km

View of Lac de Joux and Dent du Vaulion

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Lac de Joux and Dent du Vaulion from above Le Brassus

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42.5 km

Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m)

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This route promises some great bike rides. You will also have the pleasure of experiencing a 12% slope on the 800 meters of the climb from Bassins. Traffic is rare, …

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44.3 km

View of Lake Geneva and the Alps from the ascent to Col du Marchairuz

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Beautiful views of Lake Geneva and the Alps on the way up to the Col du Marchairuz.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-du-marchairuz

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66.5 km

View of Lake Geneva and the Alps

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From the vineyards you can catch a glimpse of Lake Geneva and, in good weather, you can even see the Alps, which rise majestically on the opposite shore.

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