Saxel pass – Col de Saxel (944 m) loop from Chêne-Bourg

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Saxel pass – Col de Saxel (944 m) loop from Chêne-Bourg

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Saxel pass – Col de Saxel (944 m) loop from Chêne-Bourg

04:20

65.4km

960m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

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After 4.30 km for 65 m

After 14.2 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.33 km

View of the Voirons from Geneva

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6.94 km

Château du Crest

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Historic castle where wine is produced.
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11.4 km

Moniaz, border village

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for quite a while the border between France and Switzerland runs along the road.

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14.2 km

Lake Machilly

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great place for relaxation

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24.9 km

Col de Saxel (944 m)

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A nice pass and not too hard, on a road without too much traffic.

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64.2 km

France–Switzerland Border Crossing (Bahntrasse Cycle Path)

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The beautiful railway cycle path inconspicuously crosses the border between Switzerland and France.

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65.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.9 km

12.9 km

1.84 km

726 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.7 km

8.84 km

742 m

178 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,100 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Tuesday 27 October

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Saxel pass – Col de Saxel (944 m) loop from Chêne-Bourg

View of the Voirons from Geneva

Château du Crest

Moniaz, border village

Lake Machilly

Col de Saxel (944 m)

France–Switzerland Border Crossing (Bahntrasse Cycle Path)

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