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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Nantua
Montanges

Valserine Gorges – Menthières Pass loop from Montanges

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Mountain biking trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Nantua
Montanges

Valserine Gorges – Menthières Pass loop from Montanges

Hard

4.5

(2)

19

riders

Valserine Gorges – Menthières Pass loop from Montanges

04:02

43.4km

1,200m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. 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 6.66 km for 358 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.12 km

Valserine Gorges

Highlight • Gorge

The Pierres Bridge spans the gorges of the Valserine river here.

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2

1.13 km

Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

From this bridge, you have an absolutely incredible view overlooking the Valserine gorges. If you are prone to vertigo, do not go near the edge.

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3

16.5 km

Chalet du Sac

Highlight • Mountain Hut

this chalet is always open, you can take refuge, make a fire in the stove, sleep
..!

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4

17.8 km

Col du Sac

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Sac connects Farges and Mentières over the ridge of the Jura. The last 100 meters of altitude lead over coarse gravel.

The Col du Sac connects Farges …

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5

23.8 km

Menthières Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Relatively flat ascent from Mijoux/Lelex on narrow, quiet, but well-paved roads with magnificent views of the Valserine valley. Steeper and curvy to/from Confort/Bellegarde.

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6

40.1 km

La voie du Tram" trail

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Trail in a very nice mossy undergrowth. No particular difficulty but you will of course encounter some roots and rocks on your way.

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43.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

12.6 km

3.63 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

6.65 km

4.53 km

4.42 km

3.65 km

1.34 km

455 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,380 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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