Croix Fry Pass – Col de la Croix-Fry loop from L'Étale

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Croix Fry Pass – Col de la Croix-Fry loop from L'Étale

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Croix Fry Pass – Col de la Croix-Fry loop from L'Étale

02:12

28.5km

760m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.98 km

Beginning of the ascent to the Aravis pass

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From here the ascent to Col des Aravis begins

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10.1 km

The name

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Bach Nom in La Clusaz

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11.5 km

La Ferme, Hotel and Restaurant

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The only restaurant open on Monday in Clusaz.
Small food, great service.

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14.1 km

4 km to the Aravis

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relatively little traffic, D909, ascent to the Aravis, nice information for cyclists.

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16.0 km

2 km to the Aravis

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relatively little traffic, D909, ascent to Aravis, nice information for cyclists. At the end, there are a few relaxed switchbacks.

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17.3 km

Vue sur le Mont Blanc

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Shortly before the pass, there is also a beautiful view of Mont Blanc here.

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25.4 km

This mid-mountain pass (1,467 meters) has the particularity of opening onto the magnificent Beauregard plateau.

Halfway between Manigod and La Clusaz and in the heart of the Aravis massif, it offers superb views of the Aravis and Tournette.

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25.8 km

Col de la Croix-Fry

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A mountain pass at 1,477 meters which connects Manigod and La Clusaz. From here you can park for beautiful walks on the Plateau de Beauregard.

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28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

2.41 km

217 m

178 m

Surfaces

27.8 km

564 m

199 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,500 m)

Lowest point (1,030 m)

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Friday 6 November

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Croix Fry Pass – Col de la Croix-Fry loop from L'Étale

Beginning of the ascent to the Aravis pass

The name

La Ferme, Hotel and Restaurant

4 km to the Aravis

2 km to the Aravis

Vue sur le Mont Blanc

Col de la Croix Fry

Col de la Croix-Fry

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