Col de la biche - Grand Colombier

Route details

Explore this hiking route of 7.24mi starting from Arvière-en-Valromey, Ain. The hike is a loop and returns to the starting point. This hike is rated as intermediate, plan for about 4h17m to complete it. The route has a positive elevation gain of 2438ft and a negative elevation loss of 2434ft.

Description of the route by the creator

The route starts from the Col de la Biche parking lot. The path to the cross or col du Grand Colombier is well signposted. Just follow the signs. The return journey takes the same route, with a view of the mountains. But you can take the path through the forest for a different itinerary.

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Route profile

2438ft
Elevation +
2434ft
Elevation -
4078ft
Min altitude
5010ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Route starting point: D 123, 01260 Arvière-en-Valromey

GPS coordinates of the starting point: 45.95124, 5.75595 / 45°57'4'' N, 5°45'21'' E