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Col de l'Arpettaz – Route de la Soif loop from Col de L'Arpettaz

Col de l'Arpettaz – Route de la Soif loop from Col de L'Arpettaz

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5.0

(2)

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Col de l'Arpettaz – Route de la Soif loop from Col de L'Arpettaz

02:18

28.9km

870m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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50 m

Col de l'Arpettaz

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Serpentine, almost traffic-free road with great views of Mont Blanc.

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Col de l'Arpettaz

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This little-known pass offers magnificent views of the Mont-Blanc massif. But the climb is worth it. You have the option of continuing in gravel mode towards the Col des Aravis.

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1.68 km

View of the Valley and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

beautiful

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4.59 km

Route de la Soif

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A must-do section of rugged gravel that rolls through this alpine landscape, hugging the side of the mountain, with the ridge line of the Aravis range above you. On a …

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6.22 km

Panoramic trail - Route de la Soif

Highlight • Viewpoint

impressive

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7.32 km

Chemin des Montagnes Gravel Track

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A magnificent section of gravel riding that is often missed as most riders pass by it on their way along the Route de la Soif. Whether ridden as a descent …

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10.3 km

View of the French Alps

Highlight • Viewpoint

impressive

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14.5 km

The Road of Thirst

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gravel road connecting Col d'Apettaz and Col des Aravis. Suited for gravel riding. Amazing views!

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28.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,470 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

25°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

August 10, 2022,La route de la soif en A/R

100% Gravel and 100% pleasure on the road to thirst!
Tire in 38 mm TL with between 2.5 and 3 bars
The second half (Arpettaz side) is much more rolling

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Col de l'Arpettaz – Route de la Soif loop from Col de L'Arpettaz

Col de l'Arpettaz

Col de l'Arpettaz

View of the Valley and Waterfall

Route de la Soif

Panoramic trail - Route de la Soif

Chemin des Montagnes Gravel Track

View of the French Alps

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