Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer
Savoie, France
Point-to-point trail in Savoie, France. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 31.7 mi (50.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,300 ft (2,225 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 35 min
- High point
- 6,778 ft (2,066 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Visitor center: Maison du Tourisme et de la Montagne 6 mi (9.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping GCU de Saint-Colomban-des-Villards 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping Saint-Colomban 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 8.5 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from start
- Drinking water: La fontaine 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from start
- Spring 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Domaine du trappeur 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from start
- Visitor center 17.6 mi (28.2 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office du tourisme 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Chapelle de Notre-Dame de la Salette 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from start
- Waterfall 24.7 mi (39.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer
How long is Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer?
Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer is 31.7 mi (50.9 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 35 min. It climbs 7,300 ft (2,225 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,778 ft (2,066 m).
How hard is Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer?
Drinking water on the way at 1.9 mi (3.1 km), 6 mi (9.6 km), 6 mi (9.7 km), 7.4 mi (11.9 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 17.6 mi (28.2 km), 18.3 mi (29.4 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer shaded?
Partly shaded (34% under trees).
What can you do on Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer?
Le Relais du Glandon, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Intermarché, 0.7 mi (1.2 km). 4 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Circuit Glandon / Croix-de-Fer
- Circuit du Bial Savoie · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Chemin des Jarboudières Savoie · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Chemin de la Croix aux 3 Marie Savoie · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.6 km)
- Chemin du Loup Savoie · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Chemin Rural des Côtes au Mollard Savoie · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Chemin rural des Côtes à Montarlot Savoie · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Chemin du Relais Savoie · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- La Madeleine Sud Savoie · Hard · 12.5 mi (20.1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap