Cycling loop: Circuit de la Ramaz

Less well-known than the Joux-Plane but still no pushover. 16 km of ascent in 6 % of average since Taninges, with a preliminary on the pass of Châtillon, here is the main course of this circuit decorated with panoramas on the Massif of Mont Blanc.

Direction: counter-clockwise. Landmarks and connections: Taninges (separation with the Boucle du Giffre no. 39 and the Circuit de Joux-Plane no. 36); le Praz-de-Lys; Onnion; St-Jeoire (junction with the Tour du Môle no. 25)Description:La Ramaz has only twice seen Tour riders: in 1981 and in 2003. In the proposed direction, you'll get there via Châtillon and Taninges. At the town-center roundabout, take the RD907 to the left, then, 300 m further on, the RD307 to the right. This little road, which is quieter than the road to Les Gets, is the starting point for your ascent. At Fry, you'll cross the RD328, which you'll leave 2km later for the Praz-de-Lys / Sommant road (RD308). On the way up, take time to admire the panorama of all the peaks of the Mont-Blanc massif. On the way down, don't miss the exit from the road on your right, at a place called "chez Besson". Catch up with the RD226 at St-Denis and turn left just before Laitraz. Return via Onnion and St-Jeoire, where you'll be directed under the Môle onto a small balcony road (RD306) leading to Marignier. Enjoy the last few kilometers of leisurely cycling on the new "voie verte" to Cluses.