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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne
Valloire

Saint Bernard Chapel – Les Etroits loop from Valloire

Moderate

4.6

(5)

217

riders

Saint Bernard Chapel – Les Etroits loop from Valloire

01:16

19.8km

560m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.47 km for 7.10 km

Closed: • October 20-May 31 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

117 m

Virgin's Grotto

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This cave which pays homage to the Madonna is located in Valloire.

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2

246 m

Saint Bernard Chapel

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Beautiful chapel in honor of Saint-Bernard (patron saint of mountain climbers.)
There is parking space in the immediate vicinity and there are plenty of picnic tables and benches. Interesting starting …

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3

2.49 km

I took a lot of photos here, these sculptures made with straw are incredible.

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4

4.48 km

Stone Barbecue Grill

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Bring your own supplies.

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5

5.07 km

Les Etroits

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Visit the goatherd and buy local goat cheese.

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6

7.61 km

View of Plan Lachat

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Very special view on this splendid stretch of road.

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7

10.00 km

Start of Galibier ascent

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From here begins a long climb that must be taken at the right pace.

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8

17.3 km

Straw sculptures

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Valloire, located in Savoy at the foot of the Col du Galibier, has ancient origins linked to the name "Vallis Aurea" (Golden Valley) dating back to the 11th century.

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

1.81 km

225 m

101 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

193 m

147 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,980 m)

Lowest point (1,430 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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