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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col de l'Arpettaz – Col des Aravis loop from Col de L'Arpettaz

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col de l'Arpettaz – Col des Aravis loop from Col de L'Arpettaz

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3.0

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Col de l'Arpettaz – Col des Aravis loop from Col de L'Arpettaz

03:17

29.0km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Parking

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36 m

Col de l'Arpettaz

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This little-known pass offers magnificent views of the Mont-Blanc massif. But the climb is worth it. You have the option of continuing in gravel mode towards the Col des Aravis.

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36 m

Col de l'Arpettaz

Highlight • Other

Serpentine, almost traffic-free road with great views of Mont Blanc.

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12.8 km

Route de la soif - start of the gravel

Highlight • Other

Start of the groad of thirst from the Col des Aravis, absolutely fabulous, the road is well rideable, with light passage on rocky ground, I still recommend tyres over 40mm.

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14.4 km

Col des Aravis

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pass, perched at an altitude of 1,487 meters (4,878 feet), connects the departments of Haute-Savoie and Savoie as well as the two ski resorts of La Clusaz and La …

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14.5 km

Mont Blanc view

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the Aravis there is a beautiful view towards Mont Blanc, if the weather is good.

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14.5 km

Chapelle Saint Anne

Highlight • Religious Site

A must have to see on this trail track

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14.6 km

The Road of Thirst

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gravel road connecting Col d'Apettaz and Col des Aravis. Suited for gravel riding. Amazing views!

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29.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

143 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,470 m)

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Friday 26 June

32°C

13°C

48 %

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