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Col de Joux Plane – Duathlon?March 8th, 2014
I may have a new hobby! Cycle up a famous mountain. Then rent cross-country skis at the summit, and explore some more. MORE»
2014 Challenge
Recent Climbs
Climbs
- Col de la Ramaz
- Col de Pierre Carrée – Flaine Ski Station
- In Search of Sun – Col de la Forclaz
- Col de la Croix Fry and Col des Aravis
- The First Great Ride of the Year
- Col de l’Iseran — Car-free Day
- Lac de la Sassière (and up to Col de la Bailletta)
- Col du Joly and Above (unpaved side)
- Col du Galibier – both sides (video)
Reviews
Reviews
1014 Great Cycling Climbs to Alpine Dams/Lakes- La Maurienne Valley –
seventen of the best climbs in France - Alpe d’Huez – Five Different Rides
- Beaufort: Five Great Cycling Climbs in Cheese Country
- Barcelonnette: Alpine Cycling Paradise
- 2008 Tour de France Preview Stage 17 – Galibier and Alpe d’Huez
- Five Big Cycling Climbs – A To-Do List
- Year in Review – My Top 5 Cycling Highlights
- My Top 5 Cycling Climbs from Lake Annecy
Comments
- Trevor commented on Col du Galibier – both sides (video)
- Will commented on Cycle the Alps Traffic-Free: Here’s How (2013 Edition)
- Markus commented on Cycle the Alps Traffic-Free: Here’s How (2013 Edition)
- Markus commented on Col de Pierre Carrée – Flaine Ski Station
- Will commented on In Search of Sun – Col de la Forclaz
- Markus commented on In Search of Sun – Col de la Forclaz
- Mike Simpson commented on My 2014 Cycling Challenge
- Will commented on 5 Road Bike Routes Up Le Salève
- Will commented on Col de la Croix Fry and Col des Aravis
- Jane commented on Col de la Croix Fry and Col des Aravis
Random favorites:
Pic du Midi de Bigorre via Col du Tourmalet»
Tour de France – Bastille Day»
Lac d’Emosson (and above) via Col des Montets»
Mont Ventoux – Malaucene side»
Cormet d’Arèches and Col du Pré»
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Col de la Ramaz»
At its core, this blog is about Col hunting. Generally on a bike, but occasionally on cross-country skis.
Cycle the Alps Traffic-Free: Here’s How (2013 Edition)»
Many of the most famous climbs in the alps have days where they are closed to motor traffic, reserved for cyclists. Nice.
What is more beautiful than cycling in the high Alps? Cycling in the Alps up to an alpine lake!
2010 La Marmotte – Success!»
Painful fun. 174 kilometres, 5000 metres ascent (+16000 feet), over 3 of the most famous climbs in France.
La Maurienne Valley – One of the best base locations for cycling big and famous Tour de France climbs.
