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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Annecy
Manigod

Tour de l'Andran

Moderate

5.0

(3)

9

riders

Tour de l'Andran

01:14

9.77km

260m

Mountain biking

Located in the heart of the mountains, this route offers incredible panoramic views of the peaks. Ideal for mountain bike enthusiasts, it's the perfect way to escape into nature.

The loop begins at the Col de Merdassier car park. Combining a sporting challenge with breathtaking panoramas, the route circles the Andran and Tête du Cabeau mountains.

A relatively wide trail takes you to the Col de la Croix-Fry at an altitude of nearly 1,500 meters. Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the Sulens mountain range and Mont Charvin.

This is followed by a mix of wide paths and small trails, as well as a detour to circle the Étale reservoir. You finally reach the Col de Merdassier and return to the starting point.

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Last updated: May 13, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.95 km for 472 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.11 km

Chemin de l'Andran

Highlight • Trail

The trail connecting to the col de la Croix Fry from the col du Merdassier offers spectacular views. Without any particular difficulty, it allows you to appreciate the panoramas that open up at every new turn.

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4.05 km

Col de la Croix-Fry

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A mountain pass at 1,477 meters which connects Manigod and La Clusaz. From here you can park for beautiful walks on the Plateau de Beauregard.

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6.95 km

Retenue de l'Etale

Highlight • Lake

The Étale reservoir, in Manigod, is a high-altitude reservoir located in the Aravis massif. It is mainly used to supply the artificial snow installations and is part of an open mountain landscape, appreciated for its panoramas and walks.

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9.39 km

Merdassier Pass

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Situated at an altitude of precisely 1,500 meters, this pass is not far from the Croix Fry pass. It offers a magnificent playground as well as superb panoramas of the surrounding mountains.

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9.77 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

2.39 km

233 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

2.54 km

2.39 km

456 m

224 m

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Highest point (1,530 m)

Lowest point (1,380 m)

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Friday 31 July

25°C

14°C

18 %

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March 28, 2025

Located in the heart of the mountains, this route offers incredible panoramic views of the peaks. Ideal for mountain bike enthusiasts, it's the perfect way to escape into nature.



The loop begins at the Col de Merdassier car park. Combining a sporting challenge with breathtaking panoramas, the route circles

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