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routes
From the cycle centre - there are plenty of nice loops to be done of varying difficulty and length. Here is a nice 3-4 hour ride.
Col de la Colombiere Loop - head down to Bonneville and then up Mont Saxonnax. This is a 5km climb through the woods.
Descend down to the Blanzy and the start of the Col de la Colombiere. This is a climb of two. 4km up through the woods at 7%. Then a 2.5km relatively flat section leading into the village of Le Reposoir (which is a good place to stop for coffee).
Then its a 7km up to the Col. The last three kilometres are the toughest but you are rewarded with a flowing downhill in Le Grand Bornand and the cycle centre.
Suggested stops…
Our favourite coffee stops
Col de la Croix Fry - Lo Garajo
Col des Aravis - Ultima (behind the church in Praz sur Arly)
Thones - Mountains Coffee
Le Grand Bornand - The Shed
Saint Jean de Sixt / La Clusaz - Daka
Weather
VCT KIT
VCT jersey - race fit so sizing up recommended. VCT Member Price - £65
NEWS
For 2 weeks in 2027 we will be the centre of the universe
In August/September 2027 the Haute Savoie (the region that we are based) will be hosting a “Super World Championships” where uniquely all cycling disciplines will participate. Downhill mountain biking in Les Gets, Road cycling in Sallanches, pumptrack in Saint Pierre - and here in the Aravis will be the Grand Fondo events. Its very exciting and yet another world class event held on our doorstep.