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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Col du Colombier — loop from Culoz

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Col du Colombier — loop from Culoz

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Le Col du Colombier — loop from Culoz

04:02

51.6km

1,410m

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: July 25, 2024

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After 3.07 km for 24.1 km

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Parking

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18.6 km

Col du Grand Colombier

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pass, just over 1,500 meters high, is truly wonderful in every respect. The ascent is via small roads with very little traffic, but with many great views – the …

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27.1 km

Bicycle Monument of Virieu-le-Petit

Highlight • Monument

A cycling monument to mark the start of the Col du Grand Colombier via the western slope. There is a water fountain if you need to refill your water bottles b

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32.7 km

The Sugarloaf

Highlight • Waterfall

Le Pain de Sucre is located in the town of Champagne-en-Valromey. It is a waterfall that has formed a giant stalagmite 10 meters high.

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51.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.9 km

5.19 km

2.18 km

369 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.7 km

4.77 km

167 m

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Trail Reviews

August 11, 2025, Départ de Ruffieu pour le col du Grand Colombier

Discover Le Grand Colombier by bike from Ruffieu on Relive! https://www.relive.com/view/vPOpKgmyeRv

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