Oliferne Castle Ruins – The Guardian of Pic d'Oliferne loop from Chancia

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Oliferne Castle Ruins – The Guardian of Pic d'Oliferne loop from Chancia

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Oliferne Castle Ruins – The Guardian of Pic d'Oliferne loop from Chancia

02:00

21.5km

640m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.99 km for 1.03 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.25 km

View of Lac de Coiselet

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent view of the Ain, here as a reservoir.

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8.90 km

Oliferne Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

At 807 meters above sea level, this peak offers breathtaking views of lakes and tree-covered mountains.

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9.05 km

The Guardian of Pic d'Oliferne

Highlight • Historical Site

In addition to its view of Lake Coiselet, the Oliferne peak is distinguished by a strange sculpture which stands in the middle of the ruins, like a guardian watching over a castle.

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21.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

6.76 km

1.66 km

750 m

Surfaces

6.41 km

5.03 km

4.34 km

3.50 km

2.24 km

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

7°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Oliferne Castle Ruins – The Guardian of Pic d'Oliferne loop from Chancia

View of Lac de Coiselet

Oliferne Castle Ruins

The Guardian of Pic d'Oliferne

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