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Mont Blanc view – Col des Aravis loop from Col de L'Arpettaz

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Mont Blanc view – Col des Aravis loop from Col de L'Arpettaz

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Mont Blanc view – Col des Aravis loop from Col de L'Arpettaz

03:17

29.0km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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21 m

The Road of Thirst

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gravel road connecting Col d'Apettaz and Col des Aravis. Suited for gravel riding. Amazing views!

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14.4 km

Chapelle Saint Anne

Highlight • Religious Site

A must have to see on this trail track

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14.5 km

Mont Blanc view

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the Aravis there is a beautiful view towards Mont Blanc, if the weather is good.

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14.5 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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16.2 km

Route de la soif - start of the gravel

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Start of the groad of thirst from the Col des Aravis, absolutely fabulous, the road is well rideable, with light passage on rocky ground, I still recommend tyres over 40mm.

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24.4 km

Route de la Soif

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A must-do section of rugged gravel that rolls through this alpine landscape, hugging the side of the mountain, with the ridge line of the Aravis range above you. On a clear day, you can see across to the lofty peak of Mont Blanc.

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24.8 km

View Massif du Mt-Blanc + horses <3

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Clean, rolling track, with a breathtaking view of Mt-Blanc.

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27.4 km

View of the Valley and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

beautiful

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29.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

141 m

128 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

141 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,470 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

31°C

11°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Mont Blanc view – Col des Aravis loop from Col de L'Arpettaz

The Road of Thirst

Chapelle Saint Anne

Mont Blanc view

Col des Aravis

Route de la soif - start of the gravel

Route de la Soif

View Massif du Mt-Blanc + horses <3

View of the Valley and Waterfall

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