Épine Pass – Marais Pass loop from Faverges-Seythenex

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Épine Pass – Marais Pass loop from Faverges-Seythenex

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Épine Pass – Marais Pass loop from Faverges-Seythenex

04:40

60.4km

1,610m

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: September 26, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

Waypoints

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Parking

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29 m

Seythenex Cave and Waterfall

Highlight • Gorge

Perfect for cooling off in the summer! A zip line allows you to pass over the waterfall.

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7.35 km

Ascent to Col de l'Épine

Highlight (Segment) • Other

small road, almost constant gradients, hardly any traffic, some construction work in July, but still managed to get through

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13.3 km

Épine Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This mid-mountain pass is located at an altitude of 947 meters in the Aravis massif. Its ascent from Marlens involves fairly steep gradients, while its approach from Serraval is more gentle.

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13.5 km

Col de l'Épine (947 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Small, little-used pass above Marlens.
On the way down to Marlens it is really fun, fast and playful.
The ascent to the North is quite easy and gentle.

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20.4 km

Serraval ascent

Highlight • Other

Nice place with church, fountain and grocery store, D12 to the Marais.

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23.1 km

Marais Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Marais pass is a rather accessible pass compared to other passes in the Aravis. Less known and therefore less frequented, this makes it a very pleasant little pass!

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33.4 km