Expert Ride : A trip over four mountain passes in the Aravis

Details of the route : Departure from La Giettaz – Flumet – Héry sur Ugine – Ugine - Faverges – Col du Marais – Thônes – St Jean de Sixt - Col des Aravis - La Giettaz : 79km/1720m+ Details of the route : Departure from La Giettaz – Flumet – Héry sur Ugine – Ugine - Faverges – Col du Marais – Col de Plan Bois -Col de la Croix Fry -Col des Aravis - La Giettaz : 98km/2430m+ * 4 Challenging sections: - Col du Marais: south-facing, approximately 10 km long, elevation gain: 388 m, average gradient: 4% A gradual climb, with the first section carved into the cliff face, followed by a more rolling route after Serraval. A manageable challenge that allows you to find your rhythm. - Col de Plan Bois: a 9 km climb from Les Clefs with an elevation gain of 672 m and an average gradient of 7.5 per cent – a demanding ascent, with several sections approaching 10 to 12.5 per cent, set amidst mountain scenery. - Col de la Croix Fry from Manigod: a 7 km climb from Manigod with an elevation gain of around 550 m Make sure you save some energy – a tough 2.6 km stretch at 9 per cent awaits you from Villard-dessus! If you manage this gruelling section well, the final stretch won’t be too painful, with a gradient that hovers steadily around 7–8 per cent. - The final climb: Col des Aravis – north-facing side from the junction with the Col de la Croix Fry road, covering a distance of 4 km with an elevation gain of approximately 220 m The final climb to the Col des Aravis features a 4 km ascent punctuated by a few sections at 8 per cent. The final few hundred metres ease off before the finish, offering a magnificent view of Mont Blanc. Type of land : Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)