Col de Pierre Carrée (Flaine)
By Will • May 6th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, CyclingCol 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 is a big climb and easily the highest pass in my vicinity that is currently clear of snow.
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, [...]
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 [...]