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Col de la Biche from Brénaz (Champagne en Valromey)
Sport, Cycling sports, Cycle tourism route
in Champagne-en-Valromey
7.0
km
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A pass as formidable as it is little-known!
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The Col de la Biche or Golet de la Biche (1,325 m) from Champagne-en-Valromey can be reached by a very lightly traveled road, ideal for cyclists seeking peace and quiet, and the least demanding (625 m ascent for an average gradient of 9.5%). It's a 7 km ascent and a beautiful finish with gradients of around 10% from Brénaz to the pass.
The summit offers panoramic views of Mont Blanc and the Alpine peaks.
After the col, a short descent follows to the vallon d'Arvière, with a further...The Col de la Biche or Golet de la Biche (1,325 m) from Champagne-en-Valromey can be reached by a very lightly traveled road, ideal for cyclists seeking peace and quiet, and the least demanding (625 m ascent for an average gradient of 9.5%). It's a 7 km ascent and a beautiful finish with gradients of around 10% from Brénaz to the pass.
The summit offers panoramic views of Mont Blanc and the Alpine peaks.
After the col, a short descent follows to the vallon d'Arvière, with a further kilometer of climbing at 11.3% to reach the Croix de Famban (1250 m), where the real descent to Gigniez begins.
- Departure
- Champagne-en-Valromey
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Plain text period
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From 15/04 to 31/10.
Subject to favorable weather.
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Documentation
- GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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