In 1967 a local farmer – Jean Poncet – joined two mountain forestry roads, one from Queige the other from Venthon creating this fantastic “Col.”
Author: Will
Will
Happiest while cycling uphill.
Simon posted a comment describing how great this route was. That was all the motivation I needed.
This quiet forest climb starting from Lake Annecy is one of our favourite rides on perfect weather days.
Unlike the bigger mountains on the east side of the lake Annecy, it’s possibly to cycle up to the peak of Le Semnoz: Crêt de Chatillon.
I receive a few emails each week asking questions about cycling in the Alps.
To save some effort, I thought I’d put some of the more frequently asked questions / answers here.
Mont Revard is the mountain massif towering over the east side of Aix-les-Bains
A fantastic four col loop through the Chartreuse alps above Chambéry.
Starting from UCI headquarters in Aigle, Switzerland – these are two beautiful climbs into the Vaudoise alps.
The plan: Cycle as many Cols as possible and then watch Stage 4 of Paris-Nice.
By far the highest Col near me that is open 12 months a year.