N°20 Mountain Bike Col du Parché tour - black-path
Loop for experienced riders, featuring 1,710 meters of elevation gain. The route crosses through several villages of the Matheysine area..
Loop for experienced riders, with 1,710 meters of elevation gain. This demanding route passes through numerous villages in the Matheysine and Valbonnais valleys, including a scenic section through L’Alpe du Grand Serre.
With steep gradients and a long climb that will test even the strongest legs, the route leads you up to 2,000 meters, the highest point on the site. The descent takes you back down through L’Alpe du Grand Serre, following the picturesque lakes of the Matheysine plateau.
Local tip: This loop takes you to high altitude — be sure to check the weather conditions before setting out.
Route details
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Pets welcome,
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Motorhomes allowed,
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Accommodation,
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Restaurant
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Covered picnic area,
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Public WC,
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Car park,
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Defibrillator,
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Parking nearby
Opening
From 01/04 to 30/11.
Depending on the snow cover.
Informations to download
Go there
Latitude : 44.96779
Longitude : 5.780301
Height : 1368
38119 Pierre-Châtel
Go there
Initial start planned near Pierre Châtel lake (Camping Les Cordeliers), with the option to start from the Alpe du Grand Serre resort.
Information updated on 30/05/2026
by Matheysine Tourisme
