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Col de la Croix du Sud – View of the Dam loop from Renaison

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Col de la Croix du Sud – View of the Dam loop from Renaison

Hard

4.3

(3)

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Col de la Croix du Sud – View of the Dam loop from Renaison

03:24

33.6km

980m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.6 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.38 km

Saint-Haon-Le-Châtel

Highlight • Settlement

A true picture book village. Here one photo motif chases the next!

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10.2 km

Ambierle, Village of Character

Highlight • Other

Located on a promontory 400 meters above sea level, Ambierle is a "Village of Character" of 1,900 inhabitants. Renowned for its Benedictine abbey, Ambierle is also home to pottery, a vineyard and a Michelin-starred restaurant.

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15.6 km

Col de la Croix du Sud

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Croix du Sud from Saint-Bonnet-des-Quarts is 12 kilometers long with a total elevation gain of 398 meters. The average gradient is 3% with maximum gradients of 6%.

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28.4 km

View of the Dam

Highlight • Monument

33.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

9.33 km

6.64 km

1.70 km

520 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

8.41 km

3.48 km

3.29 km

817 m

335 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

33°C

19°C

77 %

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Col de la Croix du Sud – View of the Dam loop from Renaison

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Ambierle, Village of Character

Col de la Croix du Sud

View of the Dam

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