North shore of Lake Geneva and the Jura Vaudois

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North shore of Lake Geneva and the Jura Vaudois

Hard

5.0

(3)

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North shore of Lake Geneva and the Jura Vaudois

06:00

80.8km

1,280m

Road cycling

This route has a relatively sporty topo with 80 kilometers and more than 1,200 meters of positive elevation gain. However, the elevation gain percentages do not exceed 9%. After a few kilometers of flat along Lake Geneva, you embark on a beautiful steady climb to the Crêt de Grison. After…

by Geneva Tourism

Last updated: October 25, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.8 km

Céligny Village Center

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful town center of the Geneva exclave of Céligny. The village's two chateaus, Domaine de Garengo and Domaine de l'Elysée, are unfortunately not open to the public.

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20.2 km

Drinking Water Fountain

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Drinking water fountains are quite rare, especially if you head towards the heights of the Vaudois Jura. If you pass by there, remember to check your water supply. This is the perfect opportunity to refill your cans.

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46.2 km

Route des Montagnes

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This superb road is an idyllic interlude for cyclists. It runs along a strip of tarmac (sometimes a little gravelly but very passable) in the middle of a typical Jura …

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56.4 km

Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m)

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This route promises some great bike rides. You will also have the pleasure of experiencing a 12% slope on the 800 meters of the climb from Bassins. Traffic is rare, …

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64.4 km

Saint-George Village

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The village of Saint-George is nestled in a typical Jura environment. Its name refers to the prince of Cappadocia who, according to legend, freed a city or a princess by …

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80.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.4 km

13.5 km

11.6 km

5.21 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.6 km

16.1 km

187 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,440 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

11°C

7°C

48 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 26, 2024

This route has a relatively sporty topo with 80 kilometers and more than 1,200 meters of positive elevation gain. However, the elevation gain percentages do not exceed 9%. After a few kilometers of flat along Lake Geneva, you embark on a beautiful steady climb to the Crêt de Grison. After that, you cycle

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