Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer – Itinéraires pour vélo de route en Maurienne
Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer – Itinéraires pour vélo de route en Maurienne
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Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer – Itinéraires pour vélo de route en Maurienne
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62.8km
2,050m
Road cycling
The tour has it all: At 63 kilometers and with just over 2,000 meters of altitude you combine the Col de Glandon and the Col de la Croix de Fer. This results in a round tour through the magnificent mountain world of the Maurienne, which is second to none.
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by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme
Last updated: May 31, 2024
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View of Mont-Blanc
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31.2 km
Chalet at Col du Glandon
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33.9 km
Col de la Croix de Fer
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56.3 km
Great view over the needles of arves
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62.8 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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62.2 km
533 m
Surfaces
60.5 km
2.23 km
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Elevation
Highest point (2,060 m)
Lowest point (460 m)
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Trail Reviews
Arrived yesterday from beautiful Switzerland to St.-Jean de Maurienne. In addition to the Opinel knife and aluminum, the place is famous as the starting point for the Grands Cols. However, it has not become a tourist magnet because it is undeniably ugly. The passes are beautiful, however, and above all largely spared from cars and motorcycles. Descent from the Col de la Croix de Fer via Col du Glandon with a view of the Mont Blanc massif.
The two legendary Alpine passes Croix de Fer and Glandon in one go, wow. 😯 That was my biggest increase in altitude in one go and a hell of a lot of work. The last few kilometers of the Glandon were particularly tough. Its gradient of more than 1400 meters alone had to be completed in 21 km. 🔥💯 In total, we have gained 5000 meters in altitude by bike in the last three days. We must be real mountain goats. 🐐😄 The panoramas that Enna Nekie and I were able to enjoy were also incredible. A real spectacle for the eyes. That led to the realization: We have probably planned the right vacation for us. In the footsteps of the Tour de France.
A classic. Two beautiful passes! The real highlight of the Glandon is the final three kilometers. Water can be refilled along the way, either at the fountain halfway up to the Glandon or at the kiosk and restaurant that are regularly found along the route from the Col du Glandon.
Many thanks / Tank to my French colleagues. Without a constant supply of water, this would not have been possible on one of the hottest days of the year.
There's no better route in the fall, free from traffic, where you can experience the pure joy of the mountains, crossing two stunning passes: Col du Glandon and Col de la Croix de Fer.
What warmth ! A little apprehensive about the descent of the Glandon which I had found dangerous by car, but in the end it is better done by bike!
Ascent via Villargondran and its 45 bends in less than 12km. Passage through the Col de la Confrérie where there are still 6km to reach the Mollard. Short descent to reach 15km further the Col de la Croix de Fer. Le Glandon 3km further and majestic descent of 20km to reach St Etienne de Cuines
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June 8, 2021
The tour has it all: At 63 kilometers and with just over 2,000 meters of altitude you combine the Col de Glandon and the Col de la Croix de Fer. This results in a round tour through the magnificent mountain world of the Maurienne, which is second to none.
Start is in Saint-Jean de Maurienne, which is
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