Belle vue – Culoz loop from Artemare

Belle vue – Culoz loop from Artemare

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Belle vue – Culoz loop from Artemare

03:13

52.2km

1,430m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.5 km for 31.3 km

Closed: • November-April

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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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7.65 km

Montveran Castle

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Look up to see the castle

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8.43 km

Belle vue

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View towards the vineyards and Culoz below.

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13.3 km

Viewpoint

26.1 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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26.2 km

Ascent of Col du Grand Colombier from Culoz

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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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44.0 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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