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Val Pelouse

By Will • Oct 15th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling
Val Pelouse

A lessor known but very challenging climb south of Chambery.

It reminded me a lot of it’s neighbour Collet d’Allevard - but harder. Relentless and very steep, on a mediocre quality but deserted road, through the woods and then above the treeline with great views.

At the top is a parking lot and absolutely nothing else. Not even a sign! But nearby are some pretty huge mountains and the hiking above looks amazing.

There are a few really big holes and bad stretches in the road. It’s worth paying attention on the way up, to avoid disaster on the way down.

Val Pelouse - Steep

Below: No sign at the top (1728 metres)! I considered spelling VAL PELOUSE with pebbles. Very sad.

Val Pelouse - end of road


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Will is Happiest while cycling uphill. More enthusiastic than talented, his 2008 Challenge is to (again) cycle 160,000 metres of vertical ascent.
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2 Responses »

  1. What? All that effort and no col sign? The state of the world, it is to weep.

  2. 10.5% gradient sections - ouch. The switchback on the photo looks painful. How would I love to conquer this one. Sign or not! It’s worth it just for the views I would reckon!

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