Col du Joly
By Will • Jun 24th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, CyclingToday I climbed the “Classic” Col du Joly.
Today I climbed the “Classic” Col du Joly.
Famous for the eponymous cheese, Beaufort is one of the best bases for fabulous climbs in the north French Alps.
Here is a preview of stage two of the upcoming July 2008 Lost Boys Tour d’Enfer.
Day 2: La Clusaz to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
The Stage: Approximately 92 kilometres (57 miles); Ascent: 3,030 metres (9,940 feet)
My Fat Cyclist Jersey arrived and i was thrilled to christen it by riding up the Cormet de Roselend, a beautiful climb that was part of Stage 8 of this year’s Tour de France via the classic north route via Col du Meraillet.
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Col des Saisies will be in the 2006 Tour de France on the last huge mountain day - ending in Morzine. The ride starts in Beaufort (famous for its cheese). This little valley is hard to get to … even the main road is a narrow winding affair.
Beaufort is a cycling mecca — [...]