MTB Col de Parquetout (Parquetout Pass)

The Col de Parquetout - Valbonnais - loop is a 29.6 kilometer bike ride, requiring excellent physical condition due to its level of expertise.

Most surfaces are paved, with a total of 850 meters of elevation gain both up and down. This outing is suitable for all levels, but good physical preparation is recommended.

The starting and finishing point is in Valbonnais.

The circuit passes through the Col de Parquetout, a must for cyclists eager for a challenge.

The types of roads and surfaces encountered throughout the route include streets for a distance of 191 meters, roads for 27.4 kilometers, a portion of national road for 1.95 kilometers, flat stones for 102 meters, and mainly asphalt for 29.4 kilometers.

Only a few sections have an unknown surface, over a distance of less than 100 meters.

The tower profile reveals a maximum elevation of 1,420 meters at the highest point, and a minimum altitude of 680 meters at the lowest point.

This loop offers a varied cycling experience, with challenging climbs, fast descents and picturesque landscapes to discover.

Recommendations are based on experiences shared by other users on komoot, ensuring you have an enriching and memorable outing.