Col de Richemond (1060 m) – View over the Mont Blanc loop from Col de Richemond

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Col de Richemond (1060 m) – View over the Mont Blanc loop from Col de Richemond

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Col de Richemond (1060 m) – View over the Mont Blanc loop from Col de Richemond

04:47

47.0km

1,320m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.40 km for 3.13 km

Closed: • October(End)-April(Beginning) (otherwise open)

After 25.4 km for 2.52 km

Closed: • November-April

After 28.6 km for 650 m

Closed: • November-April

After 36.0 km for 240 m

Closed: • October(End)-April(Beginning) (otherwise open)

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Col de Richemond (1060 m)

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Magnificent pass at 1000m altitude, regular climb between 5 and 6⁹%

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Golet des Faies

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Croix de Famban

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View over the Mont Blanc

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Breathtaking view

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22.4 km

Frenestrez Viewpoint

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Unmissable when you take the GR9 to ride a mountain bike, a panoramic view of the Chautagne and its poplar grove, Lake Bourget (north) as well as Bugey with the Rhône winding through the valley!

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22.4 km

Panoramic View of Grand Colombier, Culoz, and Lac du Bourget

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From here we enjoy a superb view of the Grand Colombier and Culoz. You can even see Lake Bourget when the weather is nice.

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28.2 km

Grand Colombier Cross and orientation table

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360-degree panorama from the Grand Colombier cross located a few meters below the summit located a little further north. (1524 meters). Impressive panorama of the Alps and view of the 3 French Alpine lakes.

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28.6 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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