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Switzerland
Vaud
District d'Aigle
Ormont-Dessus

Lac des Chavonnes – Col de Bretaye loop from Les Bovets

Routes
Switzerland
Vaud
District d'Aigle
Ormont-Dessus

Lac des Chavonnes – Col de Bretaye loop from Les Bovets

Hard

5.0

(1)

23

riders

Lac des Chavonnes – Col de Bretaye loop from Les Bovets

03:44

38.7km

1,190m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.08 km for 1.35 km

Open: • May-October (otherwise closed)

After 27.0 km for 7.04 km

Open: • May-October (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.57 km

View of Les Diablerets Village

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Wonderful view

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2

10.4 km

Epic gravel route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Like the title says, a good bit of adventurous gravel through some pretty Swiss scenery. Best ridden from west to east for better views.

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3

17.6 km

Lac des Chavonnes

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Lac des Chavonnes is nestled at the foot of a cliff near Bretaye. The road that goes around it offers magnificent views of the surrounding peaks.
The restaurant located by the lake welcomes cyclists and hikers with a varied menu.

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4

20.3 km

Mountain Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

5

21.4 km

Col de Bretaye

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Train station.
🚻🚰 Restaurant, games, fountain, point of view.
Rental of scooters and tricycles for the descent.
♿️ Equipment adapted for people with disabilities.

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6

22.0 km

View of the Dents du Midi

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stop and just marvel

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7

25.7 km

Ensex Alpine Hamlet

Highlight • Settlement

Great view of the other side of the valley including Alp Taveyanne. Beautiful, traditionally built buildings.

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28.2 km

Col de la Croix

Mountain Pass

B

38.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

16.3 km

2.72 km

274 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

14.6 km

3.47 km

2.87 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,800 m)

Lowest point (1,150 m)

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Saturday 10 October

10°C

-1°C

12 %

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