Col des Saisies – Col du Pré loop from Cohennoz

Col des Saisies – Col du Pré loop from Cohennoz

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Col des Saisies – Col du Pré loop from Cohennoz

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82.6km

2,680m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve naturelle de la Tourbière des Saisies - Beaufortain - Val d'Arly

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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9.47 km

Col des Saisies

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col des Saisies is one of the most famous passes in Savoy. The pass, located at an altitude of 1,681 meters, connects the Beaufortain valley with the Val d'Arly. …

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31.7 km

Arêches Village Center

Highlight • Settlement

Starting point for many mountain bike routes. We can stay a few days. Bakery, caterer, convenience store and restaurants - all on site.

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39.0 km

Col du Pré

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Pré from Beaufort is 12.2 km long with a total drop of 963 m. The average gradient is 7.89% with maximum gradients of 11.4%.

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41.0 km

Roselend Dam Road

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After a short descent from the Col du Pré you will find the Lac de Roseland dam. It is an impressive site. If you continue to Cormet de Roseland, enjoy the next 5 km of flatter roads around the lake.

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41.6 km

Roselend Dam

Highlight • Monument

Fun ride on the Dam, enjoy the view, and the downhill is rewarding down to Arêches

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44.3 km

View of Lac de Roselend

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always beautiful view of the reservoir and the mountains.

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44.4 km

Col du Méraillet

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The area is very nice and varied for many tours.

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44.6 km

Ascent to Lac de Roselend

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Perfect asphalt road besides a river coming down through the densely wooded mountainsides. There are some steep sections but the reward in the end is worth the effort. The lake …

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