Épine Pass – Col de l'Épine viewpoint loop from Aiguebelette-le-Lac

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Épine Pass – Col de l'Épine viewpoint loop from Aiguebelette-le-Lac

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Épine Pass – Col de l'Épine viewpoint loop from Aiguebelette-le-Lac

04:59

69.2km

1,380m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 24, 2026

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Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.93 km

View of Lake Aiguebelette

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.86 km

View to the lake

Highlight • Other

18.0 km

Scenic viewpoint overlooking Lake Aiguebelette

Highlight • Lake

20.1 km

Épine Pass

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Pass without too much traffic. Quite steep start to reach Saint Sulpice, the rest is rather regular.
The pass is closed in winter

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20.4 km

Col de l'Épine viewpoint

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Pass to reach Lake Aiguebelette from Chambéry.

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37.0 km

Waterfall in Parc Naturel Régional de Chartreuse

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Small waterfall directly on the D1006, quite busy, but mostly with a bike lane going uphill.

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45.4 km

Couz Pass

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Unfortunately, the D1006 is heavily trafficked, but luckily mostly with a bike lane uphill. No major climbs, but it drags on.

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53.2 km

River views in Les Échelles

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Passage during the market, there was a nice activity.

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69.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.6 km

22.7 km

6.38 km

1.18 km

367 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.1 km

1.64 km

1.24 km

305 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

19°C

4°C

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Épine Pass – Col de l'Épine viewpoint loop from Aiguebelette-le-Lac

View of Lake Aiguebelette

View to the lake

Scenic viewpoint overlooking Lake Aiguebelette

Épine Pass

Col de l'Épine viewpoint

Waterfall in Parc Naturel Régional de Chartreuse

Couz Pass

River views in Les Échelles

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