Cols Ramaz, Joux Verte, Encrenaz, and Joux Plane
By Will • Aug 21st, 2012 • Category: Climbs, CyclingAt just over 100 kilometres and 3000 metres of ascent, this quintessential north Alps loop climbs the best roads surrounding Morzine.
At just over 100 kilometres and 3000 metres of ascent, this quintessential north Alps loop climbs the best roads surrounding Morzine.
My St-Etienne friends Philippe and Xavier were in the neighbourhood and invited me to join them on a superb but challenging loop. Every climb was steep – including the famous Col de Joux Plane.
View Larger Map Larry’s Excuses NOT to climb Joux Plane: 1. It’s too sunny, I can’t see in the glare. 2. I don’t ride counter clockwise. 3. Joux Plane, Schmoo Plane 4. My easiest gear is 39 X 25 5. etc. Actually Reason 4 is a fair point and he was truly brave on some [...]