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The thirsty road

The thirsty road

Hard

4.7

(3)

riders

The thirsty road

05:22

43.2km

1,320m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.7 km

Col des Aravis

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pass, perched at an altitude of 1,487 meters (4,878 feet), connects the departments of Haute-Savoie and Savoie as well as the two ski resorts of La Clusaz and La …

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13.3 km

Route de la soif - start of the gravel

Highlight • Other

Start of the groad of thirst from the Col des Aravis, absolutely fabulous, the road is well rideable, with light passage on rocky ground, I still recommend tyres over 40mm.

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21.6 km

Route de la Soif

Highlight • Other

A must-do section of rugged gravel that rolls through this alpine landscape, hugging the side of the mountain, with the ridge line of the Aravis range above you. On a …

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26.2 km

Col de l'Arpettaz

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This little-known pass offers magnificent views of the Mont-Blanc massif. But the climb is worth it. You have the option of continuing in gravel mode towards the Col des Aravis.

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43.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

16.3 km

3.66 km

2.55 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

15.9 km

10.8 km

198 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,740 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

14°C

6°C

50 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Trail Reviews

Ben Thompson 🏔

August 15, 2022, Route de la soif

Is this the perfect 'short distance' alpine gravel route?

The thirsty road

Col des Aravis

Route de la soif - start of the gravel

Route de la Soif

Col de l'Arpettaz

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