Lake Vernays – Igloo Refuge loop from Taninges
Lake Vernays – Igloo Refuge loop from Taninges
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Lake Vernays – Igloo Refuge loop from Taninges
04:02
39.7km
1,250m
Mountain biking
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 14, 2026
Tips
Includes a very steep uphill segment
You may need to push your bike.
After 22.3 km for 234 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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817 m
Girouette Sculpture by René Broissant
Highlight • Monument
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926 m
Chartreuse de Mélan
Highlight • Historical Site
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2.88 km
Lake Vernays
Highlight • Lake
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6.69 km
Route de Graverruaz
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21.8 km
Intersection Le Mottal
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23.2 km
Igloo Refuge
Highlight • Restaurant
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25.8 km
Esserts Lift Station
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33.9 km
Notre Dame de l'Annonciation chapel
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39.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
14.2 km
12.4 km
8.90 km
2.24 km
1.65 km
152 m
131 m
Surfaces
16.2 km
9.20 km
8.91 km
3.82 km
1.33 km
256 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,580 m)
Lowest point (620 m)
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Weather
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Saturday 22 August
24°C
9°C
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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h
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