Jura Giants - Storms and Steep!
By Will • Jun 30th, 2009 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, JurasCol du Grand Colombier and Col de la Biche.
Col du Grand Colombier and Col de la Biche.
Two more VERY steep climbs in the Swiss Juras.
Another couple of great - virtually car free - climbs in the Jura mountains.
And some friendly Chartreuse Monks
Another fantastic day cycling and watching the Tour de Romandie.
My plan was to cycle both side of Col du Marchairuz and then watch the race up top (map at bottom).
The climbs:
From Aubonne: Length: 20 kms Ascent: 1050 metres
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A scenic and challenging loop around and over the Jura mountains from Geneva.
If you are a fan of cross-country skiing or seeing huskies pull a sleigh ….. Col de Cuvéry atop Plateau de Retord is the place to visit.
There is a currently a lot of snow around. So it’s either stay on ploughed roads or brave the powder.
How does a 32 kilometres bike ride take over 5 hours? Ice, Ice, more ice, snow, hiking, etc.
Col de Crozet is in the middle of a tiny ski station in the Jura mountains above Geneva.
It was overcast all day in Geneva - on the other side of the mountains. A huge cloud wall was on top of the Juras. I was in a little sunny micro climate valley.