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Cascades de la Magnine – Grand Colombier Summit loop from Culoz

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Cascades de la Magnine – Grand Colombier Summit loop from Culoz

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Cascades de la Magnine – Grand Colombier Summit loop from Culoz

09:41

28.8km

1,330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 13.4 km for 169 m

After 13.8 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.15 km

Hotel Le Cardinal

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Nice hotel in Culoz. We stayed there on our long-distance hike from Tarifa (Spain) to Switzerland and can highly recommend the accommodation.

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2.51 km

Cascades de la Magnine

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A must when we are in the Culoz region. The Magnine waterfalls are nice, continuing a little, you find a panorama of Lake Bourget.

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2.95 km

panoramic view of Bas Bugey and Lac du Bourget

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8.50 km

Panoramic View of Grand Colombier, Culoz, and Lac du Bourget

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From here we enjoy a superb view of the Grand Colombier and Culoz. You can even see Lake Bourget when the weather is nice.

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11.9 km

Grand Colombier Summit

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The Grand Colombier is one of the most beautiful peaks in the Jura massif. It culminates at 1,534 meters above sea level and from the top you can see Lake …

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14.4 km

Col du Grand Colombier

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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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14.8 km

Grand Colombier Cross and orientation table

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360-degree panorama from the Grand Colombier cross located a few meters below the summit located a little further north. (1524 meters). Impressive panorama of the Alps and view of the 3 French Alpine lakes.

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28.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

10.3 km

3.85 km

1.56 km

1.52 km

874 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

5.50 km

1.68 km

1.50 km

1.14 km

421 m

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,500 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

19°C

3°C

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Cascades de la Magnine – Grand Colombier Summit loop from Culoz

Hotel Le Cardinal

Cascades de la Magnine

panoramic view of Bas Bugey and Lac du Bourget

Panoramic View of Grand Colombier, Culoz, and Lac du Bourget

Colombier Inn

Grand Colombier Summit

Col du Grand Colombier

Grand Colombier Cross and orientation table

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