Col du Mollard via Albiez-Montrond
Col du Mollard via Albiez-Montrond OTICœurdemaurienne
Col du Mollard via Albiez-Montrond OTICœurdemaurienne
Col du Mollard via Albiez-Montrond Dronederegard
Harder than the Croix-de-Fer, this 45-lacet pass has an average gradient of 6-7% over 12 km. If you take a look at the Aiguilles d'Arves, you'll easily understand why one of them is called "la Tête de Chat"!
This loop takes you up to the Col du Mollard, below the Aiguilles d'Arves, on an off-the-beaten-track route. It begins at the Col de la Confrérie in Albiez-le-Jeune. With its 45 switchbacks, this ascent will not leave you indifferent. You can fill up your water bottle at the Léchères leisure area.
The rest of the route is on an open road offering magnificent views of the Aiguilles d'Arves. At the Col du Mollard, you can take a dip in the lake beside the pass and fill your water bottle at the fountain, before returning down the Opinel road.
This route retraces the history of the famous Opinel knife: at the bottom of the descent, you'll see the old factory before reaching Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne town center.
This loop combines sporting challenge and local heritage, without forgetting the exceptional mountain scenery that will accompany you along the way.
The rest of the route is on an open road offering magnificent views of the Aiguilles d'Arves. At the Col du Mollard, you can take a dip in the lake beside the pass and fill your water bottle at the fountain, before returning down the Opinel road.
This route retraces the history of the famous Opinel knife: at the bottom of the descent, you'll see the old factory before reaching Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne town center.
This loop combines sporting challenge and local heritage, without forgetting the exceptional mountain scenery that will accompany you along the way.
Itinerary
Distance :
40.24 km
Change in altitude :
1142 m
Change in altitude (uphill) :
1142 m
Change in altitude (downhill) :
1142 m
Maximum altitude :
1638 m
Type of itinerary :
Boucle
Marked itinerary :
Non disponible
Map references :
TOP IGN 3433
Further information
Publics :
Level black - very hard
Localization supplement
De Chambéry, suivre A43, E70 et A43 en direction de D906 à La Tour-en-Maurienne. Prendre la sortie 27 et quitter A43. Continuer sur D906. Rouler en direction de Place de la Cathédrale à Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Arrêt bus : place du Forum Parking souterrain gratuit Saint-Antoine (sous la place du Forum) à 300 m
Opening hours
Open every day.
Subject to favorable weather.
Prices
Free access.
Information updated on 08/02/2026 by Syndicat du Pays de Maurienne
