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Col de la Forclaz and up to Barrage d’Emosson

By • Apr 11th, 2011 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

Simon posted a comment describing how great this route was. That was all the motivation I needed.


Col du Grand Saint Bernard

By • Jul 9th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

This pass has been used for almost 3,000 years to cross the Alps. Julius Caesar crossed with an army in 57 BC. Today, along the route are signs with drawings commemorating Napolean’s crossing with 46,000 soldiers in 1800.


Col des Planches, Col du Lein, Col du Tronc

By • Aug 14th, 2007 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

Bike route 878749 – powered by Bikemap  South-East of Lake Geneva, Martigny is the start of several great climbs including Col du Grand St Bernard. Today’s quick loop sampled three lessor know but superb Cols in the area. Starting just short of Verbier, the Col des Planches is a steep, quiet, well surfaced road that [...]