Forte Föens – Fort Jafferau loop from Bardonecchia
Forte Föens – Fort Jafferau loop from Bardonecchia
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Forte Föens – Fort Jafferau loop from Bardonecchia
04:16
37.7km
1,630m
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: April 23, 2026
Tips
Includes a very steep uphill segment
You may need to push your bike.
After 22.8 km for 208 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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706 m
Entrance to the Fréjus Rail Tunnel
Highlight • Monument
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12.6 km
Forte Föens
Highlight • Historical Site
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20.1 km
Col Basset
Mountain Pass
24.2 km
Fort Jafferau
Highlight • Historical Site
At the top is Fort Jafferau, built at the end of the 19th century, an important fortress, part of the Vallo Alpino and one of the highest fortifications in the Cottian Alps. A road leads from Salbertrand to the fort on the summit.
Monte Jafferau is a popular destination for enduro riders. Approaches exist u. a. from Salbertrand and Savoulx. The slopes of Monte Jafferau are part of the Bardonecchia ski area.
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37.7 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
21.3 km
13.3 km
2.80 km
140 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
20.0 km
16.2 km
1.09 km
355 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,780 m)
Lowest point (1,260 m)
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Weather
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Thursday 9 July
21°C
13°C
82 %
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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h
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