Cormet de Roselend
By Will • Jul 9th, 2012 • Category: Climbs, CyclingNot bad at all:
On a beautiful Saturday, I was eyeing some new climbs on the way to Val d’Isère for the car-free Sunday up Col de l’Iseran. But I decided to visit an old friend. I love this climb.
Both sides of Cormet de Roselend – although quite different from each other — are stunningly beautiful. Today, I started in Bourg-St-Maurice starting with the 20 km east side. Even on a busy holiday travel day, it was quiet.
Hairpins everywhere, cow bells as background soundtrack, and ever improving views. It’s a great road.
For more climbs in the area including the other side of Roselend and the tough side of the incredible Col du Pré see Beaufort – Five Great Climbs in Cheese Country
At the summit, I had a morning beer (see Col sign photo above), and then with big plans in the next couple of days, I decided to just descend to the lake on the other side, leaving the main road to cross the dam/barrage, and make the short climb up the easy side of Col du Pré — for some of the best views in cycling.
I love Beaufort Cows and Beaufort Cheese:
It’s important to match the road (I love my new Haute Savoie kit):
As good as it gets on a bike.
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Will is Happiest while cycling uphill. More enthusiastic than talented, his 2013 Challenge is to cycle a 150 Cols (mountain passes), slowly -- and to just enjoy.
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Love your pictures and descriptions of rides in France. Someday I’ll try to make it over there!
Will
Your new kit is wonderful. Where can I get one?
I thought you were a part of the Pro Tour at first.
I remember the spectacular views!
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