Les Carroz – Araches Saint Michel church loop from Châtillon-sur-Cluses

Les Carroz – Araches Saint Michel church loop from Châtillon-sur-Cluses

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Les Carroz – Araches Saint Michel church loop from Châtillon-sur-Cluses

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29.5km

790m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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75 m

Le Café du Col

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The Café du Col in Chatillon sur Cluses is also a restaurant

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207 m

Châtillon/Cluses intersection (Altitude 740 m)

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Point of intersection of Chatillon/Cluses Altitude 740m

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8.96 km

Center Nordique de ski de fond

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Overlooking Saint-Sigismond, the Agy plateau is a cross-country skier's paradise. On site, the Nordic Center team will advise you on your equipment rental. Modest fixed prices for a resort at the top: we go skating!

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12.9 km

Intersection Le Mottal

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Point of intersection the Mottal Altitude 1410m

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18.2 km

Les Carroz

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Carroz means "crossroads", "crossroads" or "scree", "stony place" (of Celtic origin kaer), stone, rock (pre-Indo-European Mediterranean root: kal/kar)[ref. desired]. The inhabitants of the commune are given funny nicknames: “Catelus” for the inhabitants of Arâches, “Angorins” for those of Frasse.[ref. necessary]

Located at an altitude of 1,140 m, the resort defines itself as an “authentic village resort in the heart of the Alps”. It is located 55 km from Chamonix and 40 km from Geneva on a largely sunny plateau above the Arve valley, and is part of the Grand Massif (Flaine, Les Carroz d'Arâches, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt- Horseshoe). This area offers access to 265 km of slopes, with the summit of the ski area peaking at 2,500 m. 80 ski lifts serve 135 slopes (14 black, 50 red, 54 blue and 17 green).

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18.7 km

Les Carroz resort (Arâches-la-Frasse)

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Situated above the Arve Valley, in the heart of the Grand Massif ski area, Arâches-la-Frasse is known for its Flaine and Les Carroz ski resorts. In winter, you can make the most of your ski pass, and in summer, you can get your schedule up to speed: Flaine and Les Carroz are brimming with activities to do with family or friends.

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21.1 km

Araches Saint Michel church

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The church of Arâches (Saint-Michel) - Built in 1725, the church of Saint Michel in Arâches is the fruit of the will of Jean de Lucinges, the parish priest of the place. The building is unique in the Pays de Savoie. Immediately, we notice the absence of any square: the entrance to the church, at the foot of the tower, is through a small shelter connecting the presbytery and the church. The interior contrasts very quickly with the exterior sobriety. Three baroque altarpieces in sublime colors await us. Saint Michael sits atop the high altar.

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24.2 km