Belle vue – Virieu-le-Petit loop from Artemare

Belle vue – Virieu-le-Petit loop from Artemare

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Belle vue – Virieu-le-Petit loop from Artemare

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30.2km

1,220m

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: August 14, 2026

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After 6.86 km for 16.9 km

Closed: • November-April

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2.76 km

Belle vue

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Route du Grand Colombier via Artemare. The still gentle slope allows you to enjoy the scenery.

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6.06 km

Statue of the Virgin Mary

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Say your prayers before tackling the ascent of the Grand Colombier via Virieu le Petit, the "direct" route, with its 20% section.

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6.72 km

Virieu-le-Petit

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This small, idyllic village invites you to take a short stop on the strenuous way up. If you want to take a break here and enjoy a little French flair, …

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11.3 km

Selle de Fromentel

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A pass before the final objective of the Grand Colombier, it can also be done alone for a shorter outing, but it would be a shame not to complete it! …

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15.3 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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17.9 km

Under the Hight Colombier

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23.7 km

Bicycle Monument of Virieu-le-Petit

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A cycling monument to mark the start of the Col du Grand Colombier via the western slope. There is a water fountain if you need to refill your water bottles b

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