Le Pailly Viewpoint – Col de la Faucille (1323 m) loop from Genève-Aéroport

Le Pailly Viewpoint – Col de la Faucille (1323 m) loop from Genève-Aéroport

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Le Pailly Viewpoint – Col de la Faucille (1323 m) loop from Genève-Aéroport

02:54

51.9km

990m

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: August 17, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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14.5 km

Gex Town Hall

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Beautiful city at the foot of the Jura ridge. Also famous is the blue cheese from the region.

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19.6 km

Perspectives

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View over Lake Geneva on the southern mountain range.

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20.5 km

View of Lake Geneva from Refuge de Florimont

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Very beautiful view of the Lake Geneva basin, there is ample parking and an inn

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21.8 km

You shouldn't miss it because it's right in the hairpin bend and traffic can be heavy. Located at an altitude of 1,047 metres as you descend from the Col de la Faucille, the fountain is drinkable, unlike those in many villages you come across in the area; it can be useful.

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22.4 km

Viewpoint

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23.8 km

Le Pailly Viewpoint

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This belvedere, near the Col de la Faucille, offers a breathtaking view of the Pays de Gex, the Alps and Lake Geneva. You can admire the foothills of the Jura massif that surround you.
You will find a car park, toilets and an orientation table on site.

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25.5 km

Col de la Faucille (1323 m)

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Perched at an altitude of 1,323 metres, the Col de la Faucille welcomes you with a 360-degree panorama of the Alps and the Valserine Valley.
Whether you attack it from the north or the south, the spectacle is not long in coming. Its ascent from the south, on the road to Gex, has the appearance of a great Alpine pass with its many bends and countless views of the Mont-Blanc massif.

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30.5 km

View of Mont Blanc, Lake Geneva, and the Alps from Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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In front of the restaurant Le refuge du Florimont, you have a sublime view of the Mont-Blanc massif. You can also see Lake Geneva. Between its foreground and background, you can also admire the Aravis, Chablais and the Vaud Alps.

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51.9 km

End point

Train Station

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