Frenestrez Viewpoint – Grand Colombier Summit loop from Culoz

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Frenestrez Viewpoint – Grand Colombier Summit loop from Culoz

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Frenestrez Viewpoint – Grand Colombier Summit loop from Culoz

05:04

46.4km

1,700m

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: August 24, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.64 km for 244 m

Closed: • November-April

After 12.0 km for 2.52 km

Closed: • November-April

After 15.1 km for 121 m

Closed: • November-April

After 15.8 km for 550 m

Closed: • November-April

After 23.0 km for 2.89 km

Closed: • October(End)-April(Beginning) (otherwise open)

After 35.5 km for 8.38 km

Closed: • November-April

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2.90 km

View of the Rhône Valley from Le Grand Colombier via GR9

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You like good big climbs: go for it!

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8.98 km

Frenestrez Viewpoint

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Unmissable when you take the GR9 to ride a mountain bike, a panoramic view of the Chautagne and its poplar grove, Lake Bourget (north) as well as Bugey with the Rhône winding through the valley!

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8.99 km

Panoramic View of Grand Colombier, Culoz, and Lac du Bourget

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From here we enjoy a superb view of the Grand Colombier and Culoz. You can even see Lake Bourget when the weather is nice.

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14.7 km

Grand Colombier Summit

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The Grand Colombier is one of the most beautiful peaks in the Jura massif. It culminates at 1,534 meters above sea level and from the top you can see Lake …

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15.1 km

Col du Grand Colombier

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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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15.4 km

Grand Colombier Cross and orientation table

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360-degree panorama from the Grand Colombier cross located a few meters below the summit located a little further north. (1524 meters). Impressive panorama of the Alps and view of the 3 French Alpine lakes.

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