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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Grand Colombier Summit – The Sugarloaf loop from Songieu

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Grand Colombier Summit – The Sugarloaf loop from Songieu

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Grand Colombier Summit – The Sugarloaf loop from Songieu

03:07

39.5km

1,090m

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: May 15, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 13.4 km for 4.10 km

Closed: • November-April

After 18.1 km for 4.10 km

Closed: • November-April

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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4.00 km

Brenaz – Northern Gateway to Le Grand Colombier

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If you want to go to Colombier from the north, you will pass here. Alternatively, you can go from the south via Culoz. Both routes are beautiful

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6.79 km

Der Aufstieg beginnt

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Make sure you have enough energy. And pedal for hours. I listened to two audio books while I was doing it. With 40kg including luggage, I was on the road for a very long time. But the summit is indescribable

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12.1 km

Steep Section on the Way to the Summit

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I've already climbed 1700 meters and have a bike that weighs 40 kg including luggage. This mountain is demanding almost everything from me, but I'll make it!

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12.5 km

Continuous Ascent

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Torture yourself, you pig!
Jan Ullrich was told this. You can't reach the summit without effort :)

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17.7 km

Grand Colombier Summit

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The Grand Colombier is one of the most beautiful peaks in the Jura massif. It culminates at 1,534 meters above sea level and from the top you can see Lake …

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18.1 km

Col du Grand Colombier

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This pass, just over 1,500 meters high, is truly wonderful in every respect. The ascent is via small roads with very little traffic, but with many great views – the …

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31.1 km

Lochieu Wash Fountain

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A lovely pool of water in Lochieu. A perfect place to cool off if you're planning to cycle up to the Grand Colombier.

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34.8 km

The Sugarloaf

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Le Pain de Sucre is located in the town of Champagne-en-Valromey. It is a waterfall that has formed a giant stalagmite 10 meters high.

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39.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.3 km

1.72 km

583 m

Surfaces

35.4 km

3.70 km

495 m

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Highest point (1,500 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Friday 22 May

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