The quintessential south Alps loop. Three beautiful, long, not-crazy-hard Cols – all above 2000 metres. Approximately 120 kms and 3500 metres of climbing.
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I’ve dreamed of doing this gigantic climb for a long time. With 1900 metres of ascent it’s easily the biggest single un-interrupted climb I have done in France.
I had been thinking about this project, ever since Philippe, Xavier, and I watched the sunrise up Mont Ventoux
My first “road trip” in 6 months. I decided to treat myself to something special. A little known dream route.
The shortest but perhaps most fun “cyclosportive” I have ever done.
A gigantic climb that I’d long dreamed of cycling.
The Vercors region is about as good as it gets for cycle touring.
I am now eligible to become a “member” of the Confrérie des Fêlés (brotherhood of the crackpots) du Grand Colombier.
Simon posted a comment describing how great this route was. That was all the motivation I needed.
The high Alps passes won’t open for another 6 or 7 months (!) and the snow has now even arrived down low.
But winter doesn’t mean that one can’t continue to cycle uphill.