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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

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

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

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

Hard

5.0

(2)

20

riders

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: March 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

50 m

Col de l'Arpettaz

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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2

1.68 km

View of the Valley and Waterfall

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beautiful

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3

1.68 km

Mont-Bland on the background

Highlight • Other

always impressive

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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

Highlight • Trail

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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7

10.3 km

View of the French Alps

Highlight • Viewpoint

impressive

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8

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

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,470 m)

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