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Watching the Dauphiné atop Col de Joux Plane

By • Jun 10th, 2012 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

A very, very fun day cycling up Col de Joux Plane and watching the Dauphiné. Photo: Vino reaches for newspaper for descent.



Col de Joux Plane – snow ride

By • Dec 27th, 2011 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

Yes, this Tour de France legend is cyclable in winter.



Col de la Golèse and Col de Joux Plane – Video

By • Nov 7th, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Videos

You know it’s a difficult loop when Col de Joux Plane is the easy climb.



Video: Col de Joux Plane

By • Mar 2nd, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Videos

Surprisingly, when the winter weather isn’t too crazy, the road is open on the famous side.



Cols Joux Plane / Encrenaz / Ramaz

By • Jul 30th, 2009 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

My St-Etienne friends Philippe and Xavier were in the neighbourhood and invited me to join them on a superb but challenging loop. Every climb was steep – including the famous Col de Joux Plane.



Col de Joux Plane – In Winter

By • Jan 18th, 2009 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

It had never occurred to me that the legendary Joux Plane might be rideable in winter.