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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Belley
Artemare

Grand Colombier Summit – Culoz loop from Artemare

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Belley
Artemare

Grand Colombier Summit – Culoz loop from Artemare

Hard

4.2

(26)

1,155

riders

Grand Colombier Summit – Culoz loop from Artemare

03:17

52.8km

1,440m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.5 km for 15.6 km

Closed: • November-April

After 26.7 km for 15.7 km

Closed: • November-April

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

687 m

View of Machuraz Castle

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The castle of Machuraz - locally sometimes called castle of Artemare - is a 16th century castle remodeled in the 19th century by Benoît-Joseph Chatron, which stands at a place …

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2

7.65 km

Montveran Castle

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Look up to see the castle

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3

8.43 km

Saint Martin Church

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4

9.98 km

Belle vue

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View towards the vineyards and Culoz below.

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13.3 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

26.3 km

Grand Colombier Summit

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The Grand Colombier is one of the most beautiful peaks in the Jura massif. It culminates at 1,534 meters above sea level and from the top you can see Lake …

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7

26.7 km

Col du Grand Colombier

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This pass, just over 1,500 meters high, is truly wonderful in every respect. The ascent is via small roads with very little traffic, but with many great views – the …

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26.7 km

Ascent of Col du Grand Colombier from Culoz

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

From Culoz, it's an 18-kilometer climb, alternating between slopes of almost 15% and a few flat sections for resting.
I prefer this side because it allows for the switchbacks that made this pass famous.

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44.6 km

Culoz

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Located at the foot of the Grand Colombier and on the banks of the Rhône, Culoz has great historical wealth. Its first inhabitants populated it in 7600 BC, before passing …

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52.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

15.7 km

2.98 km

942 m

570 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.1 km

495 m

176 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,500 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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