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Col des Aravis – Col de la Croix Fry loop from Le Grand-Bornand

Col des Aravis – Col de la Croix Fry loop from Le Grand-Bornand

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4.8

(5)

487

riders

Col des Aravis – Col de la Croix Fry loop from Le Grand-Bornand

02:41

43.8km

1,180m

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: August 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.5 km

Chapelle Saint Anne

Highlight • Religious Site

A must have to see on this trail track

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14.2 km

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 Giettaz. Very popular with cyclists, be careful on the descent towards Giettaz: there is a tunnel with a bend. Turn on your lights!

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22.8 km

Col de la Croix Fry

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This mid-mountain pass (1,467 meters) has the particularity of opening onto the magnificent Beauregard plateau.

Halfway between Manigod and La Clusaz and in the heart of the Aravis massif, it offers superb views of the Aravis and Tournette.

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23.0 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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28.4 km

Beginning of the ascent to the Aravis pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

From here the ascent to Col des Aravis begins

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40.1 km

Col de St-Jean-de-Sixt

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice place with bakery and inns for a little break.

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42.7 km

Le Grand-Bornand

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Le Grand-Bornand is an active sports town. In addition to its ski resort, it regularly hosts stages of the Tour de France. Charming and friendly, it is ideal for a nice break.

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43.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

5.24 km

509 m

385 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

3.09 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (890 m)

Weather

Monday 7 September

28°C

16°C

54 %

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Col des Aravis – Col de la Croix Fry loop from Le Grand-Bornand

View of Mont Blanc

Chapelle Saint Anne

Col des Aravis

Col de la Croix Fry

Col de la Croix-Fry

Beginning of the ascent to the Aravis pass

Col de St-Jean-de-Sixt

Le Grand-Bornand

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