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.
Posts Tagged ‘barcelonnette’
Tour d’Enfer Day 7 – Col de la Cayolle
By Will • Jul 26th, 2008 • Category: 2008 Tour d'Enfer, Climbs, CyclingDoreen joined us in Barcelonnette last night! While some people decided to take a rest day, a few of us opted for a light climb up the beautiful Col de la Cayolle. Col de la Cayolle Summit: 2,326 metres (7,630 feet) The Climb: 29.4 kms (18.3 miles); Ascent: 1,200 metres (3,940 feet); It’s not the [...]
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.
