Lac de Castillon – Five Col Loop
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Col Hunting and the Gorges de l’Ain
Some shameless Col hunting in the north-west corner of the French Jura mountains. 6 very…
Gorges de l’Ardèche
Known locally as the European Grand Canyon, the Gorges de l’Ardèche is a 30 kilometre-long canyon between Vallon-Pont-d’Arc and Saint-Martin-d’Ardèche. It’s paradise on a bike. Map, photos, etc.
Col de Portes – Jura Col Hunting
This great loop visits 4 cols, three new to me, and Col de Portes from a couple of new sides. This is one of those rides that I describe as having far more kilometre markers than cars. Superb cycling.
Le Semnoz – the quiet south side
Le Semnoz is the huge massif on the west side of Lake Annecy. It is the highest paved cycling climb in the region. I prefer the quieter south side. Map, photos, profile, etc.
Cycle Col de Joux Plane and Cross Country Ski
Another of my favourite late-winter alpine cycling climbs. With the added bonus of cross-country skiing at the summit.
Lac d’Annecy Loop via Col de la Forclaz
Not the longest or toughest loop, but very scenic, bike friendly, and occasionally crazy steep. Plus the best view of Lake Annecy from a road bike:
Col de la Croix Fry / Aravis Loop
A relatively challenging 80 kilometre loop including Col de la Croix Fry, Col des Aravis, Gorges de l’Arly, Annecy Bike Path, and Col du Marais.
100 Cycling Climbs Better Than Alpe d’Huez
I believe many cyclo-tourists do themselves a huge disservice by prioritising Alpe d’Huez above many far, far more interesting roads.
Berlin by Bike
For my half century birthday, Doreen and I went to Berlin for the weekend. While…