Grand Bornand- Tête du Danay loop
A gravel cycling route starting from Le Grand-Bornand
A challenging gravel climb to Tête du Danay
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This route is a challenging gravel ride that starts near Le Grand-Bornand and takes you through picturesque mountain villages. The highlight of the route is the climb to Tête du Danay, which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Overall, this route is suitable for well-trained amateur cyclists who enjoy off-road riding and are looking for a scenic and challenging ride.
gravel
134 km
5532 m
Tough
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Start: Le Grand-Bornand Village centerLe Grand-Bornand: Cycling Paradise in the French Alps
Le Grand-Bornand is a locality in Rhône-Alpes, France. From a cyclist's perspective, Le Grand-Bornand is a cycling paradise in the French Alps. The region offers breathtaking mountain landscapes and iconic climbs, attracting cycling enthusiasts from around the world. Cyclists can conquer legendary peaks such as Col de la Colombière and Col des Aravis, testing their skills and endurance. Le Grand-Bornand is also home to the annual Tour de France stage, further adding to its cycling prestige. With a wide range of cycling routes available, Le Grand-Bornand is a dream destination for road cyclists.0 km
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Le Grand-BornandVillageLe Grand-Bornand is a charming alpine village known for its traditional architecture and beautiful surroundings.
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5 km
Tête du Danay1730 mViewpointTête du Danay is a popular cycling spot with magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
26 km
26 km
La Giettaz-en-AravisVillageLa Giettaz-en-Aravis is a small village located at the foot of the Col des Aravis, offering a picturesque setting for a break.
37 km
37 km
Praz-sur-ArlyVillagePraz-sur-Arly is a scenic village situated in the heart of the Arly Valley, with charming traditional architecture and stunning mountain views.
48 km
48 km
Mont d'Arbois1839 mPeakMont d'Arbois is a popular ski resort in winter and a great starting point for outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking in summer.
56 km
56 km
Saint-Nicolas-de-VéroceHamletSaint-Nicolas-de-Véroce is a picturesque alpine village with traditional wooden chalets and breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc massif.
70 km
70 km
Col du Joly1989 mMountain PassCol du Joly is a high mountain pass located between the Aravis range and the Beaufortain massif, offering stunning vistas of the surrounding peaks.
85 km
85 km
HauteluceVillageHauteluce is a charming alpine village located at the foot of Mont Blanc, known for its traditional architecture and beautiful nature.
93 km
93 km
Col des Saisies1650 mMountain PassCol des Saisies is a well-known cycling spot that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, including Mont Blanc.
104 km
104 km
Notre-Dame-de-BellecombeVillageNotre-Dame-de-Bellecombe is a picturesque village with traditional alpine architecture, located in the heart of the Val d'Arly.
121 km
121 km
Col des Aravis1487 mMountain PassCol des Aravis is a famous mountain pass in the French Alps, known for its challenging ascent and beautiful views of the surrounding peaks.
128 km
128 km
La ClusazVillageLa Clusaz is a popular ski resort in winter and a great destination for outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking in summer.
134 km
134 km
Finish: Le Grand-Bornand Village centerLe Grand-Bornand: Cycling Paradise in the French Alps
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