Col de Magnard – Tunnel in the cliff loop from Septmoncel les Molunes

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Saint-Claude

Septmoncel

Col de Magnard – Tunnel in the cliff loop from Septmoncel les Molunes

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5.0

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Col de Magnard – Tunnel in the cliff loop from Septmoncel les Molunes

05:56

83.6km

1,590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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3.77 km

Cernaise Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cernaise belvedere offers an incredible view of Saint-Claude and the Flumen waterfalls.
But the first role returns to the liking of Septmoncel, with its very characteristic folds of rock. …

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14.9 km

Col de Magnard

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Between Mijoux and Spetmoncel, this pass is typical of those that can be found in the Jura and which oscillate for the most part between 1,100 and 1,200 meters in altitude.

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17.0 km

Route de Couture

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

A superb section of road that switchbacks its way up/down through rocky surroundings.

Usually a quieter section of road, but it can get busy in July and August.

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21.5 km

Saint-Christophe-et-Saint-Jacques Church

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The church of St-Christophe et St-Jacques was built in 1760 in the Jura department in the commune of Lajoux. It is also the church of Mijoux in the Ain department. …

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37.7 km

Tunnel in the cliff

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Descent through a valley with a beautiful backdrop

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57.9 km

Giron

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Nestled in pastures at an altitude of 1,000 meters, Giron is the highest (and sunniest!) village in the Ain. Welcoming, with breathtaking views, it is ideal for an overnight stop.

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