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Thônes to Tête à Turpin via Valleiry


A road cycling route starting from Thones

Admire the stunning views from Tête à Turpin on this scenic road cycling route

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Starting from Thônes, this 124-kilometer road cycling route takes cyclists through picturesque locations such as Veyrier-du-Lac and Annecy. The highlight of the route is Tête à Turpin, where cyclists can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. With a total ascent of 1926 meters, this route is suitable for well-trained cyclists. The difficulty level is moderate to challenging. The epicness rating of this route is 3, as it offers beautiful scenery and interesting landmarks along the way.

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124 km
1926 m
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Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Thônes Village center
Thônes: Conquer the Aravis Mountains from Thônes
Thônes is a picturesque locality located in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. From a cyclist's perspective, it offers a variety of cycling routes catering to different preferences. The roads are generally well-paved and wind through rolling hills and scenic landscapes. Thônes is known as the gateway to the Aravis mountain range, home to famous climbs such as Col de la Croix Fry and Col de la Colombière. These challenging climbs attract both professional and amateur cyclists seeking to test their limits. Thônes itself is a charming Alpine town with a rich cultural heritage, making it an ideal base for cycling adventures in the region.
Veyrier-du-LacVillage
Veyrier-du-Lac is a charming village located alongside Lake Annecy
Table d'orientationViewpoint
Table d'orientation offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Annecy
La Tête900 mPeak
La Tête is a scenic viewpoint with breathtaking vistas
SillingyVillage
Sillingy is a traditional Savoyard village with picturesque streets and architecture
Crêt de Charmont748 mPeak
Crêt de Charmont is a beautiful vantage point with panoramic views of Lake Annecy and the surrounding mountains
ChessenazVillage
Chessenaz is a quaint village nestled in the French Alps, offering picturesque landscapes and calm serenity
ValleiryVillage
Valleiry is a scenic town surrounded by beautiful countryside
Col du Mont Sion786 mMountain Pass
Col du Mont Sion is a challenging climb with a breathtaking summit that offers stunning panoramas
GroisyVillage
Dingy-Saint-ClairVillage
Dingy-Saint-Clair is a picturesque village with traditional Savoyard charm
Tête à Turpin1541 mPeak
Finish: Thônes Village center
Thônes: Conquer the Aravis Mountains from Thônes

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La Clusaz

Conquer the legendary climbs of La Clusaz and witness alpine beauty

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Talloires

Lake views and challenging climbs

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Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Lake Annecy and legendary climb nearby

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Le Grand-Bornand

Cycling Paradise in the French Alps

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Veyrier-du-Lac

Cycling paradise with breathtaking views.

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Villaz

Conquer the legendary climbs and majestic scenery of Villaz.

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Thorens-Glières

Conquer the legendary Plateau des Glières in Thorens-Glières.

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Doussard

Cycling paradise in the heart of the French Alps.

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Saint-Jorioz

Cycling paradise near Lake Annecy