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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Col du Granon (2,413 m) – Col du Granon summit loop from Fort de l'Olive

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Col du Granon (2,413 m) – Col du Granon summit loop from Fort de l'Olive

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5.0

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Col du Granon (2,413 m) – Col du Granon summit loop from Fort de l'Olive

04:32

48.3km

1,310m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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14.9 km

Old military road

Highlight • Other

Beautiful views on the other side of the Granon. You can descend all the way to the Valleé de Clareé.

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19.0 km

Col du Granon (2,413 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Beautiful view of the Ecrins. On the Col is a small restaurant Buvette du Granon with a sun terrace. Did you know that you can also cycle up or down the Granon unpaved?

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19.1 km

Col du Granon summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Get ready for the Col du Granon. This over 11 kilometer long climb is a tough Alp with an average gradient of 9.3% and the steepest 100 meters at 18%. …

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31.0 km

View of Briançon

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice point of view over the city, pleasant path

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33.8 km

Briançon Castle

Highlight • Castle

Built by Vauban on a rock overlooking the town, this structure has been modified several times over the centuries. The first fortified medieval castle of the Dauphins, it was the …

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39.2 km

Camping du Bois des Alberts

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Beautiful campsite near Val-des-Prés in the Vallée de la Clarée.
More info: camping.montgenevre.com

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41.8 km

Saint-Claude Church of Val-des-Prés

Highlight • Religious Site

very nice and characteristic little church

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48.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

15.4 km

4.11 km

1.51 km

954 m

649 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

17.2 km

9.87 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,400 m)

Lowest point (1,270 m)

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Comments

July 30, 2024,Sortie à vélo

Warning: the return descent is very complicated by a small path
Several descents of the bike are necessary
Only for experienced mountain bikers

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