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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Annecy
Manigod

Col de la Croix Fry – Ascent of the Croix Fry pass loop from Col de la Croix Fry

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Annecy
Manigod

Col de la Croix Fry – Ascent of the Croix Fry pass loop from Col de la Croix Fry

Hard

5.0

(2)

117

riders

Col de la Croix Fry – Ascent of the Croix Fry pass loop from Col de la Croix Fry

02:23

29.4km

910m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.51 km

Col de la Croix-Fry

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A mountain pass at 1,477 meters which connects Manigod and La Clusaz. From here you can park for beautiful walks on the Plateau de Beauregard.

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2.71 km

Col de la Croix Fry

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This mid-mountain pass (1,467 meters) has the particularity of opening onto the magnificent Beauregard plateau.

Halfway between Manigod and La Clusaz and in the heart of the Aravis massif, it offers superb views of the Aravis and Tournette.

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3

6.99 km

Ascent of the Croix Fry pass

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Very nice varied racing bike area.

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8.92 km

Lo Garâjo Café

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Extremely well done coffeeshop just above the charming town of Manigod on the road to Col de la Croix Fry. After the local hangout in town closed, a resident opened …

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10.2 km

If you are fed up with the cars and motorbikes along the pass road, then take this little detour through the village - the peace and quiet is heavenly!

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14.2 km

Roman Bridge

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Worthwhile old stone bridge

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15.1 km

Ascent of Col de la Croix Fry from Thônes

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

One of the most beautiful passes in the Alps, stop at Lo Garajo on the way up for a coffee with a view !!

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29.3 km

Merdassier Pass

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Situated at an altitude of precisely 1,500 meters, this pass is not far from the Croix Fry pass. It offers a magnificent playground as well as superb panoramas of the surrounding mountains.

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29.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

400 m

215 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

94 %

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