The balconies of Belledonne — loop from Gieres

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The balconies of Belledonne — loop from Gieres

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The balconies of Belledonne — loop from Gieres

05:24

74.5km

1,510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.7 km

Climb to the Balconies of Belledonne

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The Belledonne balcony road is not too busy, however this road is even less so. There are spectacular views of the Belledonne massif and the Grésivaudan valley below.

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26.0 km

Revollat Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot with stunning views over the valley. Technical descent at will in gravel 🤪

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35.9 km

Col des Mouilles (1020 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col des Mouilles from Villard Bonnot is 9.7 km long with a total drop of 769 m. The average gradient is 7.87% with maximum gradients of 12%.

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43.3 km

Col des Ayes (944 m)

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A regular climb on the balconies of Belledonne. At the top, you can continue to the ski resort of Les 7 Laux.

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74.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.1 km

12.8 km

3.47 km

2.67 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.5 km

7.27 km

2.55 km

1.08 km

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

20°C

6°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

April 8, 2025,Les balcons de Belledonne — boucle depuis Gieres

Almost all in blue. A few short purples: 36% battery left at the end for 76km 1500m elevation gain.

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The balconies of Belledonne — loop from Gieres

Climb to the Balconies of Belledonne

Revollat Cross

Col des Mouilles (1020 m)

Col des Ayes (944 m)

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