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Briançon

Saint-Chaffrey

Col de Buffère – Plain along the Guisane loop from Saint-Chaffrey

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Briançon

Saint-Chaffrey

Col de Buffère – Plain along the Guisane loop from Saint-Chaffrey

Hard

4.8

(5)

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Col de Buffère – Plain along the Guisane loop from Saint-Chaffrey

04:09

35.5km

1,420m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.68 km for 94 m

After 4.86 km for 88 m

After 18.5 km for 384 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.31 km

Panorama

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In the direction of Briançon

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11.2 km

Col de Buffère

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The Col de Buffère is a mountain pass in the French Alps that connects at 2,427 meters above sea level, by mule tracks or footpaths, the towns and villages of …

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14.2 km

Petit ouvrage du Col de Buffère

Fort

14.8 km

Col de Buffère

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The Col de Buffère is located at an altitude of 2,427 meters. It connects the Clarée valley to the north and the Guisane valley to the south.

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19.2 km

Viewpoint

21.4 km

Sumptuous terrace course,, 😎👍

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Superb course, magnificent landscapes 👍😎

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25.0 km

Plain along the Guisane

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This part unwinds a superb path in the middle of the fields on the edge of Guisane. The view is clear over the surrounding peaks.

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35.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

11.4 km

6.44 km

2.70 km

418 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

8.02 km

6.76 km

4.72 km

2.64 km

1.95 km

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,430 m)

Lowest point (1,350 m)

Weather

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Comments

August 18, 2023,Briançon - Grand Area

Since you circle the summit of the Grand Area on the climb, we knew pretty well what to expect. The tour starts comfortably with the first few meters of altitude on the asphalt road towards Col de Granon. This is followed by a longer crossing on a gravel road until we finally have to push or carry our bikes to …

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May 26, 2025,les terrasses de Serre-Che

Beautiful mountain trail with a balcony path without any real difficulty, but with a magnificent panorama... Be careful, however, when arriving at the Bois de Saint-Joseph where the descending path is very stony.
The descent through this same wood is very pleasant...
The return to the valley floor offers multiple variations. I took the most direct one, but if you …

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Col de Buffère – Plain along the Guisane loop from Saint-Chaffrey

Panorama

Col de Buffère

Col de Buffère

Sumptuous terrace course,, 😎👍

Chemin du Roy

Plain along the Guisane

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