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Col de Pierre Carrée

By Will • Mar 24th, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

I often suggest this as a perfect introductory climb for the famous big Alps climbs.


Tête du Pré des Saix & Les Grands Vans

By Will • Aug 18th, 2009 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

I am not used to being here without skis on. But I was plotting this challenging route last winter while slaloming (!?) the slopes at Flaine ski station.


Col de Pierre Carrée – Flaine

By Will • Feb 27th, 2009 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

At 1844 metres, Col de Pierre Carrée just above Flaine ski station is the highest road I know in the area that is cleared virtually all year.


A Perfect Day Above The Clouds

By Will • Nov 15th, 2008 • Category: Cycling, Doreen, Hiking

There is a well known “secret” among mountain lovers. During the endless, gray, depressing days this time of year – there is often plenty of sunshine if you just go high enough.


Col de Pierre Carrée (Flaine)

By Will • May 6th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

Col de Pierre Carrée is a big climb and easily the highest pass in my vicinity that is currently clear of snow.


Col de Pierre Carrée – Flaine Ski Station

By Will • Apr 17th, 2007 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

In the Alps, you can always find snow – if you go high enough.
We have skiied many times at Flaine – its probably the highest resort near Geneva. It was 25°C (77°F) at the start, but i knew the 21 km route with 1,350 metres of ascent would lead me to cooler weather, [...]


Flaine – Col de la Pierre Carré

By Will • Aug 31st, 2005 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

52.7 kms
Flaine (France) is one of our two favourite ski stations and is only about 45 minutes away. Thus, I know the road very well. It had always seemed a bit intimidating driving the route especially right from the bottom, but since I knew it was easier than Mont du [...]