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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Thonon-Les-Bains
Châtel

Lac de Vonnes – Portes du Soleil Pass loop from Châtel

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Thonon-Les-Bains
Châtel

Lac de Vonnes – Portes du Soleil Pass loop from Châtel

Hard

4.9

(25)

174

riders

Lac de Vonnes – Portes du Soleil Pass loop from Châtel

03:42

35.0km

1,190m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.1 km for 264 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

111 m

Châtel Village Center

Highlight • Settlement

A charming and distinct small French Alpine town, with all the amenities one would expect from such a place. The town is an excellent starting point for a bike ride or for a coffee and croissant break. It also has a fantastic bike park, with acres of diverse and interesting trails, making it an excellent starting point for daring alpine outings.

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2

1.25 km

Lac de Vonnes

Highlight • Lake

Lake Vonnes is located at an altitude of 1,300 meters in a natural wetland area. The contour of the lake is fully landscaped and allows walks. In the middle a magnificent jet of water rises up to 40 meters high.

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3

8.70 km

Fontaine Blanche Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

4

10.1 km

Ristorante Tovassiere

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At 1,700 meters above sea level, the cozy mountain hut awaits you for a relaxing break. Fantastically located in Vallon de They, in the middle of Portes du Soleil, you can look forward to hearty, regional dishes. It is open daily from mid-June to mid-October (depending on the weather). More information is available here: tovassiere.com.

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5

12.3 km

Portes du Soleil Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Located at an altitude of 1950 meters, the Portes du Soleil pass gave birth to the international Portes du Soleil association. This brings together 12 French and Swiss stations. At the top you can enjoy superb views of the Dents du Midi.

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6

13.7 km

Les Crosets

Highlight • Settlement

21.1 km

Col de l'Abréviau

Mountain Pass

8

21.4 km

View of the Dents du Midi

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this location you can have a fantastic view of the iconic Dents du Midi. These rocky peaks are so iconic that they gave their name to the surrounding region.

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9

26.6 km

Lake Morgins

Highlight • Lake

Lake Morgins dates from the ice age. It is perched at an altitude of 1,369 meters and offers an exceptional panorama of the Dents du Midi. The lake is bordered by a spruce forest and reveals an ideal bucolic setting for a break by the water.

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35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

9.53 km

4.22 km

2.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

8.92 km

5.08 km

4.20 km

1.15 km

264 m

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Highest point (1,940 m)

Lowest point (1,110 m)

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