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Mountains and Valleys


A road cycling route starting from La Motte-Servolex

Experience the challenging climbs of Col de l'Épine and Col de la Biche on this road cycling route near La Motte-Servolex.

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The Mountains and Valleys route near La Motte-Servolex offers a thrilling cycling experience through the beautiful mountains and valleys of the Rhône-Alpes region. With a total ascent of 3110 meters and a distance of 143 kilometers, this challenging route is perfect for experienced climbers looking for a test of their skills. Highlights along the route include the Col de l'Épine, known for its challenging gradients and stunning panoramic views, Nances, a picturesque village with traditional stone buildings, and the Virignin, a historic village with a rich heritage and beautiful architecture to explore. Other highlights include the Col de la Biche, a legendary climb that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, and Motz, a charming village known for its wine production and scenic beauty. Overall, this route offers a combination of challenging climbs, beautiful descents, and stunning alpine scenery.

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143 km
3110 m
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Highlights on the route

Start: La Motte-Servolex City center
La Motte-Servolex: Discovering the scenic beauty of La Motte-Servolex and embarking on a cycling adventure to Mont Blanc.
La Motte-Servolex, situated in the Rhône-Alpes region of France, is a captivating locality for road and gravel cyclists. The area offers diverse routes along picturesque lakes and mountains, perfect for those seeking both scenic beauty and challenging terrain. Cyclists can also ride to the nearby Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe, making La Motte-Servolex an enticing destination for adventurous cyclists. With its captivating landscapes and proximity to Mont Blanc, La Motte-Servolex ranks highly at 4.
Col de l'Épine1014 mMountain Pass
Col de l'Épine is a legendary climb with challenging gradients and breathtaking panoramic views.
NancesVillage
Nances is a picturesque village with traditional stone buildings and a peaceful atmosphere.
Point de VueViewpoint
Point de Vue offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, perfect for a photo stop.
VirigninVillage
Virignin is a historic village with a rich heritage and beautiful architecture to explore.
Saint-Martin-de-BavelVillage
Saint-Martin-de-Bavel is a charming village with traditional stone houses and a friendly atmosphere.
BrénazVillage
Brénaz is known for its stunning views and outdoor activities, making it a popular spot for cyclists.
Col de la Biche1310 mMountain Pass
Col de la Biche is a legendary climb with challenging gradients and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
MotzVillage
Motz is a charming village known for its wine production and scenic beauty.
RuffieuxVillage
Ruffieux is a small village with stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a lunch break.
Col de La Chambotte640 mMountain Pass
Col de La Chambotte offers panoramic views of Lake Annecy and the surrounding mountains.
ObservationViewpoint
Observation is a great spot to take a break and enjoy the beautiful alpine scenery.
Viviers-du-LacVillage
Viviers-du-Lac offers stunning panoramic views of Lake Bourget and the surrounding mountains.
La Motte-ServolexTown
La Motte-Servolex is the starting point and ending point of this challenging route, offering stunning views and a great atmosphere.
Finish: La Motte-Servolex City center
La Motte-Servolex: Discovering the scenic beauty of La Motte-Servolex and embarking on a cycling adventure to Mont Blanc.

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