Challenging Climb to Sillinger's Crown
A road cycling route starting from La Balme-de-Sillingy
A scenic road route with a challenging climb and stunning views
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This 94 km road cycling route near La Balme-de-Sillingy offers a thrilling challenge for experienced cyclists. The highlight of this route is the 1673 meter ascent to Mont Pelé, which provides breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Along the way, cyclists can also enjoy highlights such as the historic Château de Cohendier and picturesque towns like Allonzier-la-Caille. With its challenging ascent and scenic landscapes, this route is a must for adventurous cyclists.
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Start: La Balme-de-Sillingy Village centerLa Balme-de-Sillingy: Experience a variety of terrains and scenic views while road cycling in La Balme-de-Sillingy.
La Balme-de-Sillingy is a locality located in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. From a cyclist's perspective, La Balme-de-Sillingy offers a mix of flat and hilly terrains, making it suitable for both recreational and more challenging road cycling. There are scenic routes that pass through the picturesque countryside, with stunning views of mountains and lakes. Although not particularly famous for cycling, La Balme-de-Sillingy provides enjoyable biking experiences for cyclists of all levels. One notable climb nearby is the Col des Fleuries, offering a thrilling ascent for those seeking a challenge. Overall, La Balme-de-Sillingy ranks at a 3 in terms of cycling friendliness.9 km
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Mont Pelé837 mPeakMont Pelé is a must-see highlight on this route, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
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10 km
Allonzier-la-CailleVillageAllonzier-la-Caille is a picturesque town along the route, perfect for a quick stop and some sightseeing.
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25 km
Col d’Évires810 mMountain PassCol d’Évires is a challenging climb but rewards cyclists with stunning views at its summit.
31 km
31 km
La Roche-sur-ForonTownLa Roche-sur-Foron is a charming town with some interesting historical sites to explore.
38 km
38 km
Château de CohendierCastleChâteau de Cohendier, a historic castle, is definitely worth a stop to admire its impressive architecture.
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73 km
Dingy-Saint-ClairVillageDingy-Saint-Clair is a peaceful village with beautiful natural surroundings, perfect for a serene cycling experience.
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78 km
Mont Rampignon894 mPeakMont Rampignon is a picturesque spot that offers cyclists stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
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92 km
La Tête900 mPeakLa Tête is a charming village with an old-world charm and beautiful scenery.
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94 km
La Balme-de-SillingyVillageLa Balme-de-Sillingy, the starting point of this route, is a quaint town with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to enjoy.
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Finish: La Balme-de-Sillingy Village centerLa Balme-de-Sillingy: Experience a variety of terrains and scenic views while road cycling in La Balme-de-Sillingy.
Cycling routes from La Balme-de-Sillingy:
Off-Road Adventure in Semine Exploring the Wilderness of Vuache Scenic Journey to Crêt Lardet Scenic Tour around Bornes Gravel Adventure to Crêt de Charmont Challenging Climb to Sillinger's Crown Annecy and Col de Leschaux Cycling Tour Château de la Balme Cycling Route The Beauty of Challonges Minzier Cycling Loop Gravel Adventure Road Cycling Adventure in Rhône-Alpes
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