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Épine Pass – Col de l'Épine viewpoint loop from Lépin le Lac - La Bauche

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Épine Pass – Col de l'Épine viewpoint loop from Lépin le Lac - La Bauche

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Épine Pass – Col de l'Épine viewpoint loop from Lépin le Lac - La Bauche

06:38

89.1km

2,090m

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: June 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 88.9 km for 268 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.2 km

Scenic viewpoint overlooking Lake Aiguebelette

Highlight • Lake

22.3 km

Épine Pass

Highlight • Summit

Pass without too much traffic. Quite steep start to reach Saint Sulpice, the rest is rather regular.
The pass is closed in winter

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22.6 km

Col de l'Épine viewpoint

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Pass to reach Lake Aiguebelette from Chambéry.

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29.8 km

Bois de Lachat

Forest

46.8 km

Pas de la Fosse Tunnel

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Road tunnel at the entrance to the pass.

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52.5 km

Granier Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A classic. Once at the pass, either continue in the Chartreuse massif or go down in the vineyards of Apremont and around Lake Saint-André.

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59.3 km

Gorges du Cozon

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The Gorges du Cozon extend over several kilometers and are located between the Col du Granier and Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont.

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66.2 km

Gorges of the Guiers

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

An impressive road that descends from Saint-Pierre d'Entremont towards Entre-deux-Guiers. There are several short tunnels, spectacular views of the gorge below and the mountains in front.

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73.8 km

River views in Les Échelles

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87.5 km

Viewpoint

89.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.3 km

3.23 km

2.88 km

1.49 km

625 m

463 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.2 km

2.91 km

586 m

389 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,130 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

29°C

17°C

34 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

September 3, 2023,Col de l'Epine, Col du Granier

The col de l'Épine is a mountain pass located at an altitude of 987 m and that crosses the Épine chain in the Jura Mountains. It is located in the Savoy department and connects Nances and Novalaise, in the Savoyard avant-pays, with Chambéry. The col is reached and crossed by departmental highway 916.

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Épine Pass – Col de l'Épine viewpoint loop from Lépin le Lac - La Bauche

Scenic viewpoint overlooking Lake Aiguebelette

Épine Pass

Col de l'Épine viewpoint

Pas de la Fosse Tunnel

Granier Pass

Gorges du Cozon

Gorges of the Guiers

River views in Les Échelles

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