At the end of the 19th century, the Touring Club de France, originally created to develop bicycle tourism, began to encourage automobile tourism. It favored the improvement and the signposting of roads and militated for the comfort of inns. He set up signs and orientation tables and laid out many tourist routes himself, including the Alpine Route.
Conceived in 1911, this prestigious itinerary was very soon served by the PLM company's coaches. It will be completed only in 1937 with the inauguration of the Iseran pass by the president of the Republic at that time, Albert Lebrun...
From Thonon-les-Bains to Menton, 684 kilometers of mountain roads, punctuated by 16 passes among the highest in the French Alps, invite you to travel through territories of exceptional natural and cultural heritage...
You too can "carve" the mythical road, starting from Thonon-les-Bains and its official "kilometer zero"!
- Historic site and monument
Kilometer Zero of the Great Alps Road
Thonon is «Kilomètre Zero» starting point of the Route des Grandes Alpes between Thonon and Menton. By bicycle, motorcycle or car, set out to discover this 700 km long route and pass the most legendary Alpine cols. Get your control card so that you can get your diploma at the end, an unforgettable reward for your Alpine adventure!
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