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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col de l'Arzelier – East Balcony of the Vercors loop from Prélenfrey

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col de l'Arzelier – East Balcony of the Vercors loop from Prélenfrey

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4.7

(13)

135

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Col de l'Arzelier – East Balcony of the Vercors loop from Prélenfrey

04:02

51.7km

1,400m

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: June 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Vercors

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3.75 km

Col de l'Arzelier

Highlight • Mountain Pass

12 km between 6.5 and 8%. One km of rest after Prelanfrey.

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23.4 km

Gresse-en-Vercors

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A small village in the southern Vercors, ideal for starting a hike

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26.1 km

Col des Deux

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col des deux from St-Andéol is 12.3 km long with a total drop of 588 m. The average gradient is 7% with maximum gradients of 10.5%. The climb from …

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31.0 km

East Balcony of the Vercors

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It's beautiful, it's wild and it's also fun to ride... Only good things 👍

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43.9 km

180° on Belledonne Ecrins and Trieves

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at the top of a pretty bump the reward

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47.0 km

The Burning Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

You shouldn't go there in winter or autumn, it's quite muddy. Don't forget your lighter to relight the flame.

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51.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.9 km

1.02 km

765 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.4 km

1.02 km

334 m

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Highest point (1,230 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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July 6, 2023,Col des Deux – Balcon est du Vercors loop from Monestier-de-Clermont

Closed road forced me to turn around and change route...

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