Starting from Les Contamine-Montjoie ski station, this is a great unpaved climb dominated by nearby Mont Blanc. No cars, just…
I believe many cyclo-tourists do themselves a huge disservice by prioritising Alpe d’Huez above many far, far more interesting roads.
I find that making myself a map showing all the great climbs in an area is extremely motivating.
Especially since it reminds me all the climbs that I have never done.
It’s getting colder and the high Alps has fresh snow. With lots of lousy weather in the immediate forecast, my…
Broadly speaking, the famous climbs of the Pyrénées can be split into two categories:
Old mountains routes & Purpose built roads up to newish ski stations.
Today’s ride was one of each type.