At 1,680 meters above sea level, the Col du Solude offers a 360° view of the Grandes Rousses Massif. The climb is not the easiest (on one side or the other) but the panorama at the pass is a real reward!

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VeloElle

July 15, 2025

One of my favourite climbs in the area. There are four short unlit tunnels 1km out of Bourg on the start of the climb and they're quite poorly surfaced, especially the final one, so it's best to do this one with a decent set of lights. Lot of people stop and turn around at the village of Villard Notre Dam when the tarmac stops but if you keep going, I think the gravel section is the best bit - it's about 2.5km long to the top and it's do-able on a road bike - and if you're lucky you might see a marmot or two, especially if you ride it in the morning. Once you start to descend it's worth a detour to the cafe in Villard Reymond - the L'Eau Blanche.

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Elevation 1,710 m

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