Soft Ride : Across 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+ * Challenging sections: - Col du Marais: south-facing slope, approximately 10 km long, elevation gain: 388 m, average gradient: 4 per cent 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. - Ascent to Thônes via the secondary road: distance of approximately 7.5 km, elevation gain: approximately 290 m, average gradient: 3.9 per cent An alternative to the main road, more pleasant for cyclists, with a few very steep sections where the gradient can exceed 15 per cent. Make sure you take the small road on the right as you leave Thônes. - The final one: Col des Aravis – north-facing side, covering a distance of approximately 12.5 km from Saint-Jean-de-Sixt, elevation gain: 530 m, average gradient: 4.5% The final major climb of the route! A gradual ascent that gets tougher as you approach La Clusaz, before the beautiful hairpin bends leading to the summit. The reward is an exceptional panoramic view of the Mont Blanc massif. Type of land : Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)