Lac de Tseuzier
High in the mountains of the Canton of Valais are several huge alpine dams, including…
Browsing: dam
Lago di Place-Moulin
One of my favourite cycling hobbies is to ride up to high Alpine dams/lakes -…
Les Barrages de Plan d’Aval et Plan D’Amont
I love cycling climbs up to high altitude dams/lakes. These are some of the most…
Lac de la Sassière (and up to Col de la Bailletta)
We were in Val d’Isère for Sunday’s Col de l’Iseran “bike-only” day and I decided to spend Saturday exploring up high and off-the-beaten-track.
Lac de l’Hongrin
Beautiful vineyards, a challenging climb, a long tunnel, military checkpoints, an alpine dam/lake, and a beautiful castle – this loop has it all. And most of it is virtually deserted!
Col du Joly and Lac de la Girotte
If you’re touring the RGA it’s worth stopping for a day in Beaufort and taking a detour up to Col du Joly.
Lac de Mauvoisin and up to Chanrion
It’s becoming the summer of beautiful Alpine Lake / Dam rides. But this time I went another 14 kilometres past the dam.
Mattmarksee
Another fantastic and huge climb to an alpine dam / lake.
Lac de Moiry (and Zinal)
I love climbs to Alpine dams/lakes. And the ascent to Lac de Moiry has to be one of the hardest.
Cormet de Roselend, Lac de la Gittaz, and 2 Touring Tips
Sometimes just a small detour can lead to amazing sights.