Lautaret Pass – Sarenne Pass loop from Le Monêtier-les-Bains

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Le Monêtier-Les-Bains

Lautaret Pass – Sarenne Pass loop from Le Monêtier-les-Bains

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Lautaret Pass – Sarenne Pass loop from Le Monêtier-les-Bains

09:45

126km

3,400m

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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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737 m

Climb to Col du Lautaret

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

At the top of this hill there are many shops, bars and restaurants equipped for cyclists.

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13.0 km

Lautaret Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Lautaret is the last climb before heading to the summit of the Col du Galibier. The Lautaret route can be quite busy; the best day to ride is Sunday, when heavy goods vehicles are banned.

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38.1 km

Lake Chambon

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Here you have a superb view of Lac du Chambon.

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51.9 km

Kilometer 0 for the ascent of Alpe d'Huez

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Put it all to the left and go

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52.0 km

Alpe d'Huez climb

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Very beautiful winding route, a classic.

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69.2 km

Mine de Brandes

Archaeological Site

70.4 km

Viewpoint

75.3 km

The Col de Sarenne is one of the mythical passages accessible from Bourg d'Oisans and Alpe d'Huez! Culminating at nearly 2000 m, its passage requires a good physical condition whether it is during a bike outing or a hike.

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75.5 km

Sarenne Pass

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One of the most epic climbs I’ve ever done — a hidden paradise, not well known, unlike the more popular climbs. In my personal opinion, it’s a much more epic ascent than Alpe d’Huez. Highly recommended

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86.9 km

Mizoën Village

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Mizoën is a small village nestled at 1,186 meters above sea level. It overlooks the Romanche, the Ferrand and the Lac du Chambon. There is a public fountain there.

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126 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.9 km

33.9 km

24.1 km

721 m

256 m

114 m

Surfaces

123 km

1.83 km

760 m

114 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,050 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 19 October

7°C

3°C

99 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

September 3, 2024,J8 - Bourg d’Oisans au Monêtier les Bains

Today, I climbed. We climbed, because my mount accompanied me well in the adventure.
Early wake-up and departure at daybreak. I tackle the Alpe d'Huez, this climb that I dreaded so much. A right turn, a left turn, you have to push, it's not so hard, right?!
Finally, I find myself at the top, not only of the Alpe, but …

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