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Groin Spring – Col du Grand Colombier loop from Vieu

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Groin Spring – Col du Grand Colombier loop from Vieu

Hard

4.5

(12)

691

riders

Groin Spring – Col du Grand Colombier loop from Vieu

05:24

60.3km

2,350m

Cycling

Hard bike 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

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.46 km for 24.1 km

Closed: • November-April

After 31.5 km for 23.4 km

Closed: • November-April

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.81 km

Groin Spring

Highlight • River

easily accessible by a forest road.

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6.44 km

Bicycle Monument of Virieu-le-Petit

Highlight • Monument

A cycling monument to mark the start of the Col du Grand Colombier via the western slope. There is a water fountain if you need to refill your water bottles b

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26.2 km

Lacets de Culoz (Grand Colombier)

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the GRAND COLOMBIER pass is special (it is hot on the way up and the descents are cool) to make especially 4 climbs with surprising slopes.

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47.0 km

Col du Grand Colombier

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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60.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.1 km

786 m

315 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.2 km

2.84 km

315 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

4°C

32 %

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Groin Spring – Col du Grand Colombier loop from Vieu

Groin Spring

Bicycle Monument of Virieu-le-Petit

Lacets de Culoz (Grand Colombier)

Col du Grand Colombier

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