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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col de la Sauce (2,307 m) – Tunnel à Vaches loop from Barrage de la Gittaz

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col de la Sauce (2,307 m) – Tunnel à Vaches loop from Barrage de la Gittaz

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Col de la Sauce (2,307 m) – Tunnel à Vaches loop from Barrage de la Gittaz

06:23

16.8km

860m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.31 km

The Balconies of La Gittaz

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Superb hike with a 360° view💪💪🤘

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2

3.39 km

Chemin du Curé

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Vertiginous path on the side of the cliff.
A must to reach the col du bonhomme / de la sauce

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3

6.33 km

Col de la Sauce (2,307 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This Savoyard pass which culminates at 2,300 meters above sea level is common to the GR 5 and the GRP Tour du Beaufortain. The 360 degree panorama is breathtaking.

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4

8.82 km

Tunnel à Vaches

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Whether on foot or after the via ferrata, take this tunnel initially dug to let the cows pass!

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5

9.09 km

Entrée est du tunnel du Rocher du Vent

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The crossing (about 200 meters) will allow you to enjoy a view of Lake Roselend, and to go around the Rocher du Vent on its northwest face.

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13.7 km

Col de sur Frêtes

Mountain Pass

B

16.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.26 km

6.13 km

4.28 km

Surfaces

7.57 km

5.45 km

2.17 km

1.48 km

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