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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 [...]