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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Annecy
Les Villards-Sur-Thônes

Marais Pass – Épine Pass loop from Les Villards-sur-Thônes

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Annecy
Les Villards-Sur-Thônes

Marais Pass – Épine Pass loop from Les Villards-sur-Thônes

Hard

4.8

(6)

172

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Marais Pass – Épine Pass loop from Les Villards-sur-Thônes

04:11

71.5km

1,750m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

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13.1 km

Marais Pass

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The Marais pass is a rather accessible pass compared to other passes in the Aravis. Less known and therefore less frequented, this makes it a very pleasant little pass!

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18.3 km

Col des Esserieux

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3

33.6 km

Épine Pass

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This mid-mountain pass is located at an altitude of 947 meters in the Aravis massif. Its ascent from Marlens involves fairly steep gradients, while its approach from Serraval is more gentle.

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34.3 km

Viewpoint on tournette

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A nice view of the Tournette, not far from the Col de l'Epine. A beautiful iron structure

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37.0 km

View of Mont Charvin

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When you cross the small town of Bouchet-Mont-Charvin, a very beautiful panorama opens up over Mont Charvin. On a clear day, you have a breathtaking view of the massif which peaks at an altitude of 2,409 meters.

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41.1 km

View of Les Dents

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A beautiful ride that goes around the massif of La Tournette

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54.9 km

Ascent of the Croix Fry pass

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Very nice varied racing bike area.

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59.2 km

Col de la Croix Fry

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In the heart of the Aravis massif, the Col de la Croix Fry is located at an altitude of 1,477 meters. It is situated on a pretty plateau that offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, including Mont Blanc.

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71.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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61.7 km

7.10 km

2.53 km

215 m

Surfaces

71.3 km

215 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (460 m)

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Tuesday 11 August

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