A legendary cycle route combining effort and beauty: climb to the Glières plateau, magnificent views, unspoilt nature and traces of history. An authentic sporting adventure in the heart of the Alps.
* Route details :
Departure from La Giettaz - – Col des Aravis – La Clusaz – St jean de Sixt - Entremont – Les Glières - Entremont – St Jean de Sixt - La Clusaz - Col des Aravis- La Giettaz : 66km/1895m+
* Challenging sections:
- Col des Aravis climb
Distance: 6 km, elevation gain: 450 m, average gradient: 6.2%
- Glières climb
Distance: 9.7 km, elevation gain: 800 m, average gradient: 8.3% (max 16%)
A demanding climb on gravel paths and secondary roads. The first 4 kilometres are rolling but gradually steepening. The central section has several technical and narrow passages, with tight bends and sections with gradients of over 9%. The final section crosses open mountain pastures, offering spectacular views of Mont Blanc before reaching the plateau at 1,450 m.
- Ascent of the Col des Aravis via the north side, which is easier but will still take its toll at the end of the route with its 10 km and 500 m elevation gain, average gradient of 5%, with a maximum of 7.5%.
Type of land : Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Departure from La Giettaz - – Col des Aravis – La Clusaz – St jean de Sixt - Entremont – Les Glières - Entremont – St Jean de Sixt - La Clusaz - Col des Aravis- La Giettaz : 66km/1895m+
* Challenging sections:
- Col des Aravis climb
Distance: 6 km, elevation gain: 450 m, average gradient: 6.2%
- Glières climb
Distance: 9.7 km, elevation gain: 800 m, average gradient: 8.3% (max 16%)
A demanding climb on gravel paths and secondary roads. The first 4 kilometres are rolling but gradually steepening. The central section has several technical and narrow passages, with tight bends and sections with gradients of over 9%. The final section crosses open mountain pastures, offering spectacular views of Mont Blanc before reaching the plateau at 1,450 m.
- Ascent of the Col des Aravis via the north side, which is easier but will still take its toll at the end of the route with its 10 km and 500 m elevation gain, average gradient of 5%, with a maximum of 7.5%.
Type of land : Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Accessibility
Accessibility
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 12 Maximum number of people
