Boucle cyclo du Giffre

Direction of travel: clockwise
Landmarks and connections: Châtillon-sur-Cluses; Taninges (separation with the Circuit de la Ramaz n°38 and the Circuit de Joux-Plane n°36); Samoëns (separation with the round trip of Fer-à-Cheval n°40)
Description:The Giffre is the main tributary of the Are and one of the most abundant rivers in France in terms of its size. This is due to the large amounts of rain and snow precipitation that occur on the pre-Alpine massif that it drains. It is in May, June and July, during the maximum melting of the snow, that you will be able to see the most water in its bed, apart from the sudden floods of storms. The proposed circuit allows you to discover both sides of the river. of the middle Giffre valley. To access it, you will first have to cross the Col de Châtillon. After the descent, you will cross the river and arrive at Taninges, whose bell tower contains the most important carillon in Haute-Savoie. You will hear it if you pass by on Thursday, market day. Also worth seeing are the contemporary art exhibitions which take place in Taninges in the Chartreuse de Mélan. The route continues on the right bank until Samoëns where you will change banks. After returning to the “envers”, you will cross the Col de Châtillon again, with a lower elevation.

From 15 / 04 to 31 / 10.
Passable outside of snowy periods and depending on weather conditions. Check in advance with the Tourist Office to find out the current access conditions.