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Labeled "Vélo et Fromages", this route offers a beautiful incursion into the heart of the Massif des Bauges to discover its gastronomy.
From Chambéry, the ascent of the Col des Prés by which this circuit begins is tough, but then rewarded by a magnificent dive into the heart of the Bauges Geopark from which you will come out via the Col du Frêne, with a view of Mont Blanc as a bonus. Returning via the Combe de Savoie, you move through the middle of the vineyards of Savoie, another gastronomic jewel of our territory.
Don't forget to stop at one of the "Vélo et Fromages" dairy producers to taste the famous Tome des Bauges and visit the farm. And why not also stop off at a winegrower in the Combe de Savoie to enhance your cheese as it should be!
Dairy sites near the route:
1: Val d'Aillon cheese dairy in Aillon-le-Jeune,
2: Correrie Farm in Aillon-le-Jeune,
3: Lescheraines dairy cooperative,
4: GAEC La Marmotte en Bauges in La Motte en Bauges,
5: Alpage d'Allant in Jarsy,
6: The cheeses of Marius in Saint-Pierre d'Albigny,
7: Mountains and Terroirs in Montmélian
8: Beaufortaine Cooperative in Saint Jeoire Prieuré,
9: Challes-les-Eaux market,
10: Halles de Chambéry market,
11: Tomme and Beaufort in Chambery,
12: The Beaufort des Montagnes in Chambéry.
You will find more information in the downloadable document "Cycling and Cheese - Tour du Colombier d'Aillon topo sheet".
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Itineraries
- Cumulative elevation 1350 m
- Duration 5h30
- Distance 80km
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Contact & Access
73800 Montmelian
