Culoz station – The Sugarloaf loop from Hotonnes

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Culoz station – The Sugarloaf loop from Hotonnes

Hard

4.6

(5)

180

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Culoz station – The Sugarloaf loop from Hotonnes

08:02

103km

2,850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.6 km for 10.4 km

Closed: • October(End)-April(Beginning) (otherwise open)

After 53.5 km for 19.7 km

Closed: • November-April

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Start point

Parking

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Col de la Biche

Mountain Pass

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Golet des Faies

Mountain Pass

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Sur-Lyand

Highlight • Settlement

In the heart of the Grand Colombier massif, the Sur-Lyand natural site is appreciated for its open landscapes and its panoramas over the Rhône and the Alps. There is also something to eat and drink.

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26.0 km

View of Mont Blanc from Sur-Lyand

Highlight • Viewpoint

The sur-lyand ski resort offers a beautiful view of Mont Blanc, a restaurant allows you to eat.

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48.8 km

Culoz

Highlight • Settlement

The valley town on the way to the biggest climb in the region - the Grand Colombier!

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50.5 km

Culoz station

Highlight • Rest Area

Culoz station is served daily by numerous regional trains (TER) from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It marks the arrival point of the Grandes Traversées du Jura (Great Crossings of the Jura).

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53.0 km

Lacets de Culoz (Grand Colombier)

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the GRAND COLOMBIER pass is special (it is hot on the way up and the descents are cool) to make especially 4 climbs with surprising slopes.

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69.0 km

Col du Grand Colombier

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pass, just over 1,500 meters high, is truly wonderful in every respect. The ascent is via small roads with very little traffic, but with many great views – the …

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