Cols Cayolle, Champs, and Allos
By Will • Jul 19th, 2012 • Category: Climbs, CyclingThe quintessential south Alps loop. Three beautiful, long, not-crazy-hard Cols – all above 2000 metres. Approximately 120 kms and 3500 metres of climbing.
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Barcelonnette: Alpine Cycling Paradise
By Will • Feb 21st, 2008 • Category: 2008 Tour d'Enfer, Cycling, ReviewsThere may not be a better base in the French Alps for cycling than Barcelonnette.
It is literally surrounded by mountains looking to be climbed.
Col de la Cayolle
By Will • Jul 27th, 2006 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, DoreenAnother stunning ride in the South Alps. 29 kms 1,200 metres vertical. The beginning of this ride is pretty flat while the mountains get bigger. In other words it is deep in a river gorge along a tiny road. The route rides along a cliff beside a river for about 15 kilometres then turns south [...]
