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Alpes du Nord-Switzerland, Col de la Faucille on 29 June 2019

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Saturday 29 June 2019, Northern Alps - Switzerland, Col de la FaucilleFR-01-1320

Route

Meeting point : Gex (01), Perdtemps car park (near the cemetery) from 8.30 am, departure around 9.00 am

MOUNTAIN BIKE

Meeting point: Col de la Faucille car park from 8.30 a.m.

Circuits

Route

Departure from the Perdtemps car park N46°20'13.6 " E6°03'35.6 "
Gpx file (to be decompressed) :  Faucille-Route

Mountain biking, 2 circuits

- Crozet loop (24 km, ascent approx. 600 m): Allows you to reach the Col de CrozetFR-01-1450, return by Pas de l'EchineFR-01-1580, the highest pass in the Ain.
From the Col de Crozet, magnificent views of the Mont Blanc massif and the Lake Geneva basin.
Crozet gpx file (unzip) : Boucle-Crozet

- Givrine looping route (36 km, ascent approx. 550 m) : Passage through the Col de Combe BlancheFR-01-1390a before reaching the Col de la GivrineCH-VD-1228
On this route, after the Combe Blanche pass, after crossing into Swiss territory, take the short right-hand turn:
* When the weather is fine, you can see the whole Mont Blanc range
* On an overcast day, it's still a great view!
Givrine gpx file : Boucle-Givrine
Note: The Col du Goléron, FR-01-1350, located close to the circuit, is not offered. Reason: It is located in a quiet area to which access is strictly forbidden until 30 June.

Contact

Guy Harlé
+44 14 70 60 67 27 – +44 14 70 11 17 03
[email]guy.harle@gmail.com[/email]