Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne – Col du Télégraphe loop from Les Chavannes-en-Maurienne

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne

Les Chavannes-En-Maurienne

Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne – Col du Télégraphe loop from Les Chavannes-en-Maurienne

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Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne – Col du Télégraphe loop from Les Chavannes-en-Maurienne

04:18

84.3km

1,350m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.25 km

La Chambre

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Transit town in the valley, various options for mountains.

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11.9 km

Départ des lacets de Montvernier

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Great road and wonderful views.

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26.8 km

Maurienne

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In the Maurienne valley, between Saint-Jean and Saint-Michel de Maurienne. Not the most pleasant road by bike, but often necessary to complete our circuits.

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30.4 km

Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne

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Beautiful, very welcoming town.

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42.4 km

A splendid natural balcony where you can stop to admire the landscape. The view opens up to the surrounding mountains and valleys: a perfect place for a break, some photos, and to silently enjoy the beauty of the trail. 🚴‍♂️🏔️📸

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42.5 km

Col du Télégraphe

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It's essential to pass the Télégraphe test before tackling the Galibier. The name "Télégraphe" is strange, but the explanation for its name is quite simple: this mid-level pass, with an …

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42.5 km

Ascent to the Col du Télégraphe from Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne

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I must say that this climb is no joke with its gradients, very beautiful.

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84.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.0 km

18.3 km

4.51 km

488 m

Surfaces

79.6 km

4.76 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,560 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Thursday 12 November

11°C

2°C

28 %

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Comments

June 17, 2023,Lacets de Montvernier und Col du Télégraph

Starting from Valloire, it first went up the south ramp to the Col du Télégraphe and then down a dashing descent to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne. Continue along the L'Arc until shortly after Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. Following the "shoelace", one hairpin bend after the other, always up to Montvernier.
Up through a few small towns to Hermillon and down again, following the L'Arc back to …

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August 27, 2024,Boucle Les Lacets de Montvernier

A legendary road, a legend, this world-famous road should be taken with caution both on the way up and down. There are 18 hairpin bends in total, each one tighter than the last. Picturesque, surprising.
In addition, a via ferrata is located right next door, "on the right" for enthusiasts. The descent, and the return a real treat.

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