Col de l'Arpettaz – Route de la Soif loop from Ugine

Col de l'Arpettaz – Route de la Soif loop from Ugine

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Col de l'Arpettaz – Route de la Soif loop from Ugine

04:08

49.0km

1,840m

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 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 45.7 km for 228 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.96 km

Col de l'Arpettaz climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

It's a whopper of a climb, over 1,100 metres (3,610 ft) in height gain, but it's a beautiful and almost traffic-free back road to the col and refuge de l'Arpettaz. …

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15.6 km

Col de l'Arpettaz

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This little-known pass offers magnificent views of the Mont-Blanc massif. But the climb is worth it. You have the option of continuing in gravel mode towards the Col des Aravis.

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15.6 km

Col de l'Arpettaz

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Serpentine, almost traffic-free road with great views of Mont Blanc.

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17.2 km

Mont-Bland on the background

Highlight • Other

always impressive

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17.2 km

View of the Valley and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

beautiful

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20.1 km

Route de la Soif

Highlight • Other

A must-do section of rugged gravel that rolls through this alpine landscape, hugging the side of the mountain, with the ridge line of the Aravis range above you. On a …

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21.7 km

Panoramic trail - Route de la Soif

Highlight • Viewpoint

impressive

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22.8 km

Chemin des Montagnes Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

A magnificent section of gravel riding that is often missed as most riders pass by it on their way along the Route de la Soif. Whether ridden as a descent …

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31.0 km

Viewpoint

49.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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