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Vaud
District de Morges
Ballens

Clear view of the Alps – Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m) loop from Ballens

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Road cycling routes
Switzerland
Vaud
District de Morges
Ballens

Clear view of the Alps – Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m) loop from Ballens

Moderate

5.0

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27

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Clear view of the Alps – Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m) loop from Ballens

01:48

28.9km

780m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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635 m

Fields around Ballens

Highlight • Natural

Fields in the region are mostly agricultural, but they're always hiding some nice moments and views of horses, or just the colors in contrast with the lake and, if lucky, the Mt Blanc in the background.

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5.93 km

Clear view of the Alps

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Near the Ruty hut, in the bend formed by the track, a wide panorama opens up onto the peaks of the Alps which can easily be seen when the weather is clear.

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12.7 km

View of Lake Geneva and the Alps

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Take a break to look at this breathtaking view of the Alps and Lake Geneva

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14.7 km

Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This route promises some great bike rides. You will also have the pleasure of experiencing a 12% slope on the 800 meters of the climb from Bassins. Traffic is rare, …

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28.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

384 m

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

325 m

180 m

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Highest point (1,440 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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