パンソの峠・トップ15

Enjoy the pass to admire Grenoble. Breathe, you are at 2500m

Only 500 meters of elevation gain from the Lakes... On paper. A very physically demanding pass, both on the ascent and descent. Pay attention to the markings. Requires a minimum of mountaineering experience. You have been warned...

Iconic climb. Prepare for a very long climb. The downhill sections in between are especially mentally demanding.

Climb to the Col du Barioz via Les Fontaines and Le Charpieux. A technical climb after Les Perrins requires vigilance and some pushing. Please note: Passage after Les Perrins may be blocked during the summer by an electric sheep fence.

Choosing your slope is like choosing the taste of a sorbet, in any case it is deserved at the end of a pass.

Crossed 21 times between 1947 and 2022, the Col de la Croix-de-Fer is a Tour de France landmark. From the Verney Dam, the climb is 29 kilometers long and averages 5.2%.

Ascent completed on July 18, 2024. There remained a large snowfield on the east face. Personally I had a good laugh sliding down on the snow but my girlfriend fell several times and if I hadn't been there it could have ended badly. In short, it’s really technical and dangerous if you don’t have sure footing. But well equipped and with practice it’s pleasant

Stunning but difficult climb, it's better not to overdo it at the bottom to avoid running out of energy at the top. From the artificial lake of Grand'Maison the main difficulties are behind us and it is like diving into a postcard.