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Gravel bike
Between the plains and the mountains on gravel
landscape Difficult
hiking 31.42 kilometers
schedule 02:30 h
trending_up 1404 metres
trending_down 1405 metres
It's the ideal gravel route for climbing when the peaks are inaccessible.
Difficulty
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Best season
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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Route Information
Start - Between the plains and the mountains on gravel
Arrival - Between the plains and the mountains on gravel
Description
Leaving Barboleuse, you descend to Le Chêne via a succession of narrow roads and gravel sections. You then stay in the vineyards until you reach the start of the sentier de Provence, a single track where you may have to put your foot down a few times.
At the end of this sector, you climb ...
Practical information
OUR ADVICE
- As you pass through Gryon (km 1), admire this authentic village with its church and chalets over 300 years old.
- The climb between Verschiez and Panex is part of the Challenge Strava des Alpes Vaudoises. Between 1 July and 30 September, record your time and take part in this friendly challenge. (see link for more info)
- There are several bakeries on this route in Ollon, Villars and Barboleuse. Our favourite: the pastries at Charlet's in Barboleuse. Perfect timing, as this is the start and finish of the loop!
SIGNPOSTING
- This route is not signposted, but you can see it on the link provided.
Between the plains and the mountains on gravel Pictures
Useful information and contact
Getting to Gryon
Parking and transport
Brochures and maps
Frequently asked questions
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Maison du Tourisme de Gryon
Place Barboleuse 11
1882 Gryon
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+41 24 498 00 00
- mail
information@gryon-tourisme.ch
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