Much of the French/Italian border is up in the high Alps. And along much of…
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The Alpine borders between Italy and France are lined with forts and high altitude military…
This is as good a high Alps gravel road route as I know. Spectacular. But…
Two rides in one: A quick up/down to La Croix de Toulouse, then a truly…
Hyperbole Alert: This is one of the best loops I’ve ever cycled. The ride includes:…
Forty-Six hairpins! My favourite type of cycling is on high un-paved mountain roads. No traffic,…
Colle di Sampeyere is the 12th highest paved road in Italy (2284 metres). I have…
Cycling to 3131 metres and the summit of Mont Chaberton and its 19th century Fort. The highest I have ever been on a bike. Map, photos, etc.
Huge, car-free cycling climb through the Parco Naturale Gran Bosco to Col Blegier, joining the historic high altitude military road Strada dell’Assietta. Map, photos, etc.
Extraordinary 93 kilometre mountain bike ride on super high, old Italian military roads. 10 passes. Map, photos, route description.