Attractions around Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne

Culminating at 2,642 meters above sea level, the Col du Galibier connects St-Michel-de-Maurienne to Briançon via the Col du Télégraphe and the Col du Lautaret. The first passage of the … read more

It is imperative to pass the test of the Telegraph before facing the Galibier. The name telegraph is strange but the explanation of this name is quite simple: this pass … read more

At the Col de l'Iseran, at more than 2,764 meters above sea level, you come close to the giants. This pass is indeed the highest road pass in the Alps. … read more

Ascent of the Col de la Croix de Fer (HC) and the Col du Glandon from Bourg d’Oisans. A long ascent of 24 km and 1260m of D+ with an … read more

One of the highlights of the French Alps. With a length of just four kilometers and an altitude of 350 meters, this gem has no less than 18 hairpin bends. … read more

The Col du Galibier is undoubtedly one of the most famous classic climbs of the Tour de France. Not without reason he is also called the roof of the tour. … read more

With its 1924 meters in height, the Col du Glandon narrowly misses the 2000 meter mark. Although less popular than the Galibier, it is often part of the Tour de … read more

This road leads you to one of the most beautiful and highest Alpine passes, the Col de l'Iseran. Initially parallel to the Arc River, you meander up or down. At … read more

For me one of the most beautiful alpine passes. Great prospects. So far, always approached from the north side with a stop in Val d'Isere. Nice descent. Lots of motorcyclists, but also many with racing bikes.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-l-iseran

France is known, among other things, for its many festivals. Valloire is no exception to this rule and offers every year, at the end of June-beginning of July, a unique … read more

Col du Mollard, this cornering paradise should simply be mentioned separately. I have no idea how many hairpin bends there are, but there are a lot as you can see … read more

The most beautiful pass on the Route Des Grandes Alpes

From Saint-Pierre-de-Belleville, the driveway is 12.3 kilometers and you conquer almost 800 meters in altitude, 799 meters in altitude to be precise. Overall, the driveway can be divided into three … read more

We drove from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne over the Col du Mollard on the Croix de Fer. Great route with little traffic. Only the connecting road (downhill) between Mollard and Croix de Fer … read more

Great views on Vanoise glacier

From the top of its 3,178 meters, Mont Thabor dominates the Massif des Cerces and the Étroite Valley. Until 1947, the summit marked the border between France and Italy. The … read more

A nice little boost.

This cute little place really has a little bit of everything. Despite the focus on tourism and mountain sports, Lanslebourg has retained the typical charm of a French mountain village. … read more

beautiful fort, very well kept, pay attention to pedestrians because it is very busy

Great area for biking