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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne
Saint-Sorlin-D'Arves

Refuge of the Étendard – Lake Bramant loop from Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne
Saint-Sorlin-D'Arves

Refuge of the Étendard – Lake Bramant loop from Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves

Hard

4.0

(2)

29

riders

Refuge of the Étendard – Lake Bramant loop from Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves

02:48

21.5km

1,110m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.42 km for 5.28 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 20.3 km for 159 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

398 m

L'Ouillon

Highlight • Settlement

2

5.75 km

Lac du Laitelet

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake with an amazing view of the valley below.
Good spot for a picnic (however there is no shade).

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3

6.58 km

Col de la Croix de Fer

Highlight • Mountain Pass

There are three different ways to climb to the top of the Col de la Croix de Fer. The most famous is the climb from the Verney dam in the …

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4

6.77 km

Tour des 3 lacs

Highlight • Other

5

11.0 km

Sign

Highlight • Other

6

12.0 km

Refuge of the Étendard

Highlight • Rest Area

The refuge is managed by the French Federation of Alpine and Mountain Clubs.
You can find running water, cooking equipment, toilets, duvets, and a catering service... And a magnificent setting!
For more information, you can visit the refuge website refugedeletendard.ffcam.fr

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7

13.6 km

Lake Bramant

Highlight • Other

The Grand Lac or Lac Bramant is a
natural lake enhanced by small structures. The relatively easy access, the large size and the presence of 4 species of fish from the salmonid family make it a must in Savoie.

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14.9 km

Col Nord des Lacs

Mountain Pass

B

21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

7.63 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.54 km

7.67 km

4.28 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

32°C

17°C

73 %

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Comments

June 19, 2025,Ride
Don't take the path up the Combe de la Balme! Especially on an electric bike! Carrying and pushing for 90% of the way to the Grouse restaurant... The rest is much better with some very steep and stony sections...

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