Mountain Passes in France

The Mont Ventoux is of course an absolute "MUST" for every racing cyclist. And apart from the Tour de France hype about this mountain, it is simply beautiful - great … read more

The storm pass is one of the last bends of the final ascent. We discover a magnificent view and very close is the memorial dedicated to Tom Simpson who died … read more

Magnificent viewpoint on the Route des Crêtes, located at the crossroads of the east-west and north-south roads, near the Grand Ballon.

A renowned farm inn is located nearby, ideal for a lunch break between two cycling trips.

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

This pass is my favorite in the Vosges mountains. In addition to its glorious past on the Tour, it has the advantage of being more isolated than an alpine pass and represents a nice cycling challenge.

Historic climb of the Tour de France, Alpe d'Huez is a ski resort in the French Alps. Its most famous side is the one starting from Bourg-d'Oisans, which features 21 … read more

- Light climbs and beautiful, short descents
- Good road surface and lots of spots with a great view

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

The Col de lagorge is one of the most famous passes in the Vosges and is 1,139 meters above sea level. In winter it is a winter sports center with … read more

Although the cols of the Dentelles de Montmirail are not exactly of alpine dimension, nevertheless some height meters are to overcome and in the sum one may be here also … read more

The Col d'Izoard is one of the famous passes of the Southern French Alps. Legends have been written there and memorable clashes between great cyclists have taken place there. The … read more

The Col du Lautaret is the last recovery before heading towards the summit of the Col du Galibier. The Lautaret route can be quite busy with traffic, the best day to ride is Sunday when heavy goods vehicles are prohibited.

In a setting worthy of a Game of Thrones, the Col de Courre peaks at 1,720 meters above sea level.

It makes the junction between the paths that lead to … read more

Essential for cyclists, 12km of gentle slope at 3% from Sévrier. Gives access to magnificent routes in the classified Bauges massif and the Col du Semnoz.

Culminating at 1,489 meters above sea level, the Col d'Aspin is a classic of the Tour de France. Its ascent from Arreau is magnificent. Via a few switchbacks, it meanders … read more

There are three different ways to climb to the top of the Col de la Croix de Fer. The most famous is the climb from the Verney dam in the … read more

The Col du Soulor is one of the emblematic passes of the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. This pass, which culminates at 1,474 meters above sea level, also owes … 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

The Cormet de Roselend de Beaufort is 20.3 km long with a total drop of 1227 m. The average gradient is 6.04% with maximum gradients of 9.6%.

It's an epic … read more

It is said that Alberto Contador rode this 9.7km stretch, which rises 643m and averages 6.6%, in less 24 minutes. Mere mortals who do it in less than 35 should … read more