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Col du Grand Colombier – Magnificent lake view loop from Col du Grand Colombier

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Col du Grand Colombier – Magnificent lake view loop from Col du Grand Colombier

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Col du Grand Colombier – Magnificent lake view loop from Col du Grand Colombier

02:52

32.8km

1,220m

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: June 22, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 0 m for 15.8 km

Closed: • November-April

After 16.7 km for 15.6 km

Closed: • November-April

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112 m

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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2.23 km

Col du Grand Colombier — start from Aix-les-Bains

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Simple and smooth first kilometer

⚠️ Attention very sporty and complicated climb from culoz to the large dovecote

Magnificent arrival with a view of Mont Blanc 🏔 and Lac du Bourget

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10.4 km

Magnificent lake view

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11.3 km

Scenic Mountain Road Near Virieu-le-Grand

Highlight • Trail

Still closed to cars, no problem for bikes. Especially not for gravel bikes.
Be careful and enjoy the descent without traffic. The Tour de France will drive down here in July 2023

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11.5 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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32.4 km

Grand Colombier Summit

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The Grand Colombier is one of the most beautiful peaks in the Jura massif. It culminates at 1,534 meters above sea level and from the top you can see Lake …

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32.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

570 m

197 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

495 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,500 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Sunday 5 July

31°C

15°C

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Col du Grand Colombier – Magnificent lake view loop from Col du Grand Colombier

Col du Grand Colombier

Col du Grand Colombier — start from Aix-les-Bains

Magnificent lake view

Scenic Mountain Road Near Virieu-le-Grand

Lacets de Culoz (Grand Colombier)

Grand Colombier Summit

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