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Épine Pass – Col du Marais (843 m) loop from Val de Chaise

Épine Pass – Col du Marais (843 m) loop from Val de Chaise

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Épine Pass – Col du Marais (843 m) loop from Val de Chaise

03:42

42.4km

1,420m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

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6.73 km

Épine Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This mid-mountain pass is located at an altitude of 947 meters in the Aravis massif. Its ascent from Marlens involves fairly steep gradients, while its approach from Serraval is more gentle.

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6.89 km

Col de l'Épine (947 m)

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Small, little-used pass above Marlens.
On the way down to Marlens it is really fun, fast and playful.
The ascent to the North is quite easy and gentle.

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7.44 km

Viewpoint on tournette

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A nice view of the Tournette, not far from the Col de l'Epine. A beautiful iron structure

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10.1 km

When you cross the small town of Bouchet-Mont-Charvin, a very beautiful panorama opens up over Mont Charvin. On a clear day, you have a breathtaking view of the massif which peaks at an altitude of 2,409 meters.

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16.0 km

Plan du Tour

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A gravel route less travelled that starts from the village of le Marais. With some pitches above 10% in the first few kilometres, there’s some respite about half way, as the climb flattens. The gradient becomes more challenging in the last couple of kilometres, with the final kilometre being steep and loose. Enjoy the solitude and the view from the col!

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20.4 km

Plan Bois Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At the Plan Bois pass, the views are as unreally beautiful as the climb was difficult. We can say that this pass is worth it!

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27.6 km

Col du Marais (843 m)

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The Marais pass is a rather accessible pass compared to other passes in the Aravis. Less known and therefore less frequented, this makes it a very pleasant little pass!

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27.9 km

Pleasant route to/from Col du Marais

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The Marais pass is a rather accessible pass compared to other passes in the Aravis. Less known and therefore less frequented, this makes it a very pleasant little pass!

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42.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

10.4 km

2.74 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

11.1 km

8.07 km

212 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,640 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Épine Pass – Col du Marais (843 m) loop from Val de Chaise

Épine Pass

Col de l'Épine (947 m)

Viewpoint on tournette

View of Mont Charvin

Plan du Tour

Plan Bois Pass

Col du Marais (843 m)

Pleasant route to/from Col du Marais

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