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Col du Grand Colombier from Culoz
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Col du Grand ColombierPhoto: @Bokeh, Aintourisme
The first 9 km from Culoz (244 m.) feature a series of bends and a sustained gradient of over 10% (with one pass at 14%!). At an altitude of 878 m, the junction with the Route d'Anglefort offers a flat stretch of around 2 km at 3%, followed by a steady slope with some very difficult sections. The only relief here is the shade of the forest. The final kilometers, from La Sapette (1,230 m), are generally less difficult.
At the summit: 360° panoramic views of the Alps, Belledonne, Mont-Blanc, Bugey, Rhône and 3 Alpine lakes (Lac du Bourget, Lac d'Annecy and Lac du Léman).
Author’s recommendation
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You take on the challenges! Join the Brotherhood of the Crazy Ones of the Grand Colombier, you just have to climb the Pass of this "Bugiste Giant" (1501 m) by 2, 3, or 4 of its faces in the same day. Be careful, its slopes are formidable, but the roads are quiet and the effort is rewarded with the superb panorama of the Alps at the summit http://www.felesducolombier.fr/
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
- Wearing a helmet is mandatory for children under 12 years old, as well as wearing cycling gloves and sunglasses.
- Wearing a reflective safety vest is compulsory outside urban areas and when cycling at night or in bad weather.
- Make yourself visible at all times to reduce the risk of accidents.
- It is forbidden to wear any device at the ear likely to emit sound (earphones, headsets, phone...)
- Cyclists must follow the rules of the Highway Code which guarantees their safety and that of other users. Mutual respect between cyclists and drivers.
Be careful about temperature and weather conditions which can change in the mountains!
Tips and suggestions
Safety instructions: - check main and local weather ensuring no precipitation, - inform someone of your objective (planned departure and return times, number of participants with everyone’s phone number, parking location of meeting point...) and contact them in case of change - in case of emergency call 112 (European emergency number)Equip yourself: - bring enough water (no water points on the route) - clothing and accessories suitable for the season and weather conditions (warm clothes, rain gear, sunglasses, sunscreen…) - mobile phone and portable charging battery
Public transport
Warning at Culoz.Directions
From Artemare, take the D904 towards Talissieu then Béon. Stay on the D904 for 3 km to reach Culoz.
From Seyssel, take the D992 towards Anglefort then stay on the D992 for 8 km to reach Culoz.
From Chindrieux, take the D991 to Saumont, then join the D904 for 3 km to reach Culoz.
Parking
Parking at the bike house, Rue du stade, in Culoz.Coordinates
Equipment
Prepare:
- sun protection
- energy bars and dried fruit
- sufficient water to stay well hydrated
- small first aid kit and repair kit
- helmet, gloves, sunglasses
- reflective safety vest
- comfortable clothing suitable for cycling.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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