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Grand Maison Shelter – Chalet at Col du Glandon loop from Barrage de Grand'Maison

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Grand Maison Shelter – Chalet at Col du Glandon loop from Barrage de Grand'Maison

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Grand Maison Shelter – Chalet at Col du Glandon loop from Barrage de Grand'Maison

01:32

19.8km

560m

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: August 25, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 44 m for 13.2 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 13.2 km for 433 m

Closed: • November(Middle)-May(End) (otherwise open)

After 13.6 km for 6.09 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

105 m

Grand Maison Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Even a tent can be set up here under the roof

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2

2.92 km

View of Lac de Grand-Maison

Highlight • Other

Great lake very beautiful!

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3

6.12 km

Chalet at Col du Glandon

Highlight • Other

Famous last bend leading to the Glandon pass.

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7.24 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

9.65 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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6

10.5 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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7

13.4 km

Col du Glandon

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Glandon from La Chambre is 21.3 kilometers long with a total elevation gain of 1,472 meters. The average gradient is 6.9% with maximum gradients of 11%. This …

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8

18.6 km

Grand Maison Lake

Highlight • Lake

Very beautiful alpine landscapes beyond the Lac de Grand-Maison.

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9

19.0 km

Lac de Grand Maison

Highlight • Lake

Imposing dam for a pretty lake. Lets take a breather before the rest of the climb to Glandon / Croix de Fer.

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19.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

< 100 m

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