Cirque de Troumouse and Lac des Gloriettes
September 7th, 2012I absolutely loved this climb.
Archive for the ‘Climbs’ Category
Port de Boucharo
September 6th, 2012I had previously thought that Col du Tourmalet (2115 metres) was the highest paved mountain pass in the French Pyrenées, but in fact it is Port de Boucharo (2270 metres).
The Glacier du Varet – above Les Arcs
September 4th, 2012Les Arcs is one of our favourite French high Alps ski stations. The high point is Aguille Rouge at over 3200 metres. I am terrified the few times I have skied down …. but always thought it might be a great cycling goal.
Col de Chal (Up and Over to Les Arcs)
September 2nd, 2012I thought it might be possible to mountain bike into the slopes above Les Arcs via a different valley on little farm tracks. Maybe.
Col de la Sarenne, Auris, and Maronne
August 31st, 2012The snob in me enjoys the fact that during my last three visits to Bourg d’Oisans I have cycled something other than Alpe d’Huez. More seriously, this is a sign that there is lots of great cycling in the region.
Pralognan La Vanoise
August 31st, 2012Deep in the Vanoise Alps, starting in Bozel, is this 20 kilometre climb that ends a few kilometres above the small ski station of Pralognan La Vanoise.
More Vercors Col Hunting
August 27th, 2012For the first time in ages (years?), I followed with no idea where I was going as I was with a group of expert route planners.
Col des Annes – Steep and Quiet plus Col de la Colombière
August 22nd, 2012Col des Annes – (Very) Steep & Quiet. Plus Col de la Colombière
Cols Ramaz, Joux Verte, Encrenaz, and Joux Plane
August 21st, 2012At just over 100 kilometres and 3000 metres of ascent, this quintessential north Alps loop climbs the best roads surrounding Morzine.
Col Hunting Above Courchevel
August 20th, 2012Mountain biking above Courchevel: Three high altitude Cols and the stunning Vallon des Avals
