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The col de la Croix gravel route
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route 48.55 kilometers
schedule 04:10 h
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Take the famous col de la Croix and cross the mountains overlooking Villars, Les Diablerets and Gryon. You'll discover a wide variety of landscapes and tourist attractions along the way on a gravel bike.
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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Route Information
Start - The col de la Croix gravel route
Arrival - The col de la Croix gravel route
The Col de la Croix
The Col de la Croix pass is the highest point of the road linking Villars to Les Diablerets and is 1,778 metres above sea level.
Lac des Chavonnes
This tranquil mountain lake, perched at 1,690 m. offers a unique setting in the heart of the forest.
Taveyanne
The picturesque hamlet of Taveyanne, a listed historical site with timber chalets and wooden shingle roofs is well worth a visit.
Solalex
At the foot of the Miroir d'Argentine, Solalex is a corner of paradise to discover all year round. Green mountain pasture in summer, walk in winter.
Description
Leaving Villars, you first reach Les Ecovets, then Plambuit. This is where the ascent to Bretaye begins, first on a pretty tarmac mountain pasture road, then a gravel section offering a magnificent view of Villars and the Dents du Midi.
You then head towards Read more
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Our advices
- To avoid the first long climb, take the train to Bretaye.
- There are plenty of refreshment stands and restaurants on this loop.
The main restaurants: Restaurant du Lac des Chavonnes and Refuge de Solalex
- Shortly after the Col de la Croix, a short single awaits you at km 28. If you don't enjoy this kind of section, stay on the road and take the next left to rejoin the route a little further on.
- Signposting : this route is not signposted, but you can download the GPX file (under the map)
Practical information
Along the route
The Col de la Croix
The Col de la Croix pass is the highest point of the road linking Villars to Les Diablerets and is 1,778 metres above sea level.
Lac des Chavonnes
This tranquil mountain lake, perched at 1,690 m. offers a unique setting in the heart of the forest.
Taveyanne
The picturesque hamlet of Taveyanne, a listed historical site with timber chalets and wooden shingle roofs is well worth a visit.
Offers
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Gravel & Spa in Villars and Gryon
If you want to combine relaxation and gravel cycling in a single day, this activity has been designed for you!
The col de la Croix gravel route Pictures
Useful information and contact
Getting to Villars
On-site parking and transport
Brochures and maps
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Office du Tourisme de Villars
Avenue Centrale 140 CP 100
1884 Villars-sur-Ollon
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+41 24 495 32 32
- mail
info@villars.ch
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