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Grand Colombier Summit – Culoz loop from Artemare

Grand Colombier Summit – Culoz loop from Artemare

Hard

4.2

(27)

1,200

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Grand Colombier Summit – Culoz loop from Artemare

03:16

52.8km

1,440m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.5 km for 15.6 km

Closed: • November-April

After 26.7 km for 15.7 km

Closed: • November-April

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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687 m

View of Machuraz Castle

Highlight • Other

The castle of Machuraz - locally sometimes called castle of Artemare - is a 16th century castle remodeled in the 19th century by Benoît-Joseph Chatron, which stands at a place called Machuraz in the commune of Vieu in the department of Ain et the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It succeeded an old fortified house which itself replaced an old barn and a tower attached subsequently to it.

The entire estate and the castle in its entirety, the gates, the outbuildings, the stables, the cellar, the north staircase and its fountain, the house, the vegetable garden, the park gate are the subject of registration in the title of historical monuments by decree of November 6, 2006.

Source: Wikipedia

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7.65 km

Montveran Castle

Highlight • Other

Look up to see the castle

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8.43 km

Saint Martin Church

Highlight • Religious Site

9.98 km

Belle vue

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View towards the vineyards and Culoz below.

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13.3 km

Viewpoint

26.3 km

Grand Colombier Summit

Highlight • Summit

The Grand Colombier is one of the most beautiful peaks in the Jura massif. It culminates at 1,534 meters above sea level and from the top you can see Lake Geneva, the parade of the Lock or the Semnoz, among others.

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26.7 km

Col du Grand Colombier

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pass, just over 1,500 meters high, is truly wonderful in every respect. The ascent is via small roads with very little traffic, but with many great views – the best of both worlds, so to speak. At the top, you'll find less tourist hustle and bustle than on other more prominent passes. Therefore, you can enjoy the view into the valley here particularly relaxed. Unfortunately, there is no supply point.

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26.7 km

Ascent of Col du Grand Colombier from Culoz

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

From Culoz, it's an 18-kilometer climb, alternating between slopes of almost 15% and a few flat sections for resting.
I prefer this side because it allows for the switchbacks that made this pass famous.

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44.6 km

Culoz

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Located at the foot of the Grand Colombier and on the banks of the Rhône, Culoz has great historical wealth. Its first inhabitants populated it in 7600 BC, before passing through the ages. This city of sport and nature is located at the gateway to Savoie, at the crossroads of remarkable landscapes and fauna and flora as diverse as they are rare.

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52.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

15.7 km

2.98 km

942 m

570 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.3 km

495 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,500 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Grand Colombier Summit – Culoz loop from Artemare

View of Machuraz Castle

Montveran Castle

Saint Martin Church

Belle vue

Grand Colombier Summit

Col du Grand Colombier

Ascent of Col du Grand Colombier from Culoz

Culoz

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