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Col de la Croix Fry – Col des Aravis loop from Thônes

Col de la Croix Fry – Col des Aravis loop from Thônes

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4.7

(26)

1,435

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Col de la Croix Fry – Col des Aravis loop from Thônes

02:39

41.7km

1,200m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.6 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.41 km

Ascent of the Croix Fry pass

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Very nice varied racing bike area.

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13.7 km

In the heart of the Aravis massif, the Col de la Croix Fry is located at an altitude of 1,477 meters. It is situated on a pretty plateau that offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, including Mont Blanc.

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13.9 km

Col de la Croix-Fry

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A mountain pass at 1,477 meters which connects Manigod and La Clusaz. From here you can park for beautiful walks on the Plateau de Beauregard.

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22.3 km

Chapelle Saint Anne

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A must have to see on this trail track

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22.4 km

Mont Blanc view

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At the Aravis there is a beautiful view towards Mont Blanc, if the weather is good.

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22.4 km

Col des Aravis

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pass, perched at an altitude of 1,487 meters (4,878 feet), connects the departments of Haute-Savoie and Savoie as well as the two ski resorts of La Clusaz and La …

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22.5 km

View of Mont Blanc

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41.4 km

Thônes

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Thônes is a charming village, with beautiful little shopping streets. Its privileged location has allowed it to develop over the centuries. Today, it welcomes nature lovers in summer and winter.

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41.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

9.69 km

497 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.7 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

Weather

Tuesday 21 July

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Comments

August 21, 2021,La trilogie du reblochon

Departing from Thones, the 3 emblematic passes in the area: Col de Plan Bois (the most difficult) - Col de la Croix Fry and Col des Aravis

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June 6, 2024,Boucle des Confins par le col de la Croix Fry

Hard to start again after long months without really riding...

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Col de la Croix Fry – Col des Aravis loop from Thônes

Ascent of the Croix Fry pass

Col de la Croix Fry

Col de la Croix-Fry

Chapelle Saint Anne

Mont Blanc view

Col des Aravis

View of Mont Blanc

Thônes

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