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Secret valley of the Col de l'Épine

Secret valley of the Col de l'Épine

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Secret valley of the Col de l'Épine

01:34

28.1km

610m

Road cycling

This beautiful loop takes you into the heart of the Haute-Savoie landscapes. The route alternates between hamlets and villages, orchards and mountain pastures, in a magnificent and peaceful setting. The route passes at the foot of Mont Charvin and offers beautiful panoramas of the La Tournette and Bauges massifs.

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by Annecy Mountains

Last updated: June 3, 2024

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Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

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Faverges-Seythenex

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This locality, born from the merger of Faverges and Seythenex, is located between Lake Annecy and the Bauges massif. Nestled in the valley of the same name, it is endowed with a historical heritage, museums, sporting activities and varied landscapes.

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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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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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24.5 km

3.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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February 28, 2024

This beautiful loop takes you into the heart of the Haute-Savoie landscapes. The route alternates between hamlets and villages, orchards and mountain pastures, in a magnificent and peaceful setting. The route passes at the foot of Mont Charvin and offers beautiful panoramas of the La Tournette and Bauges

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Secret valley of the Col de l'Épine

Faverges-Seythenex

View of Mont Charvin

Épine Pass

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