シオンジエの峠・トップ16

As of June 25, crossing from both sides is not possible due to construction work. It doesn't look like this will change anytime soon.

col des Annes is about 7.5km (as the crow flies) further to the northeast this section is only the entrance to the pass at 1723 m

A majestic summit resembling a pyramid from the Cenise side, the Jallouvre - or Jalouvre - is a mythical summit whose ascent, although not difficult compared to its neighbor Pointe Blanche overhanging it by 30m, remains in the memory like that of a almost epic adventure between grueling scree (on both sides), the mythical Col du Razoir (the aptly named) and the Passage de la Cravate which, in the end, poses no more problem than that when the residual snowfields have disappeared, unless that we are subject to vertigo. In summary, one of the most beautiful hikes in the area in my opinion, for which you still need to be sure-footed and in good shape, but which can be tamed quite easily. Do not miss !

I recommend the climb via "Nancy sur Cluses", a good winding climb with gradients of 13-14%, I saw a few French cycling clubs pass me and take this route :-) With luggage on the racing bike it's a real challenge (for the Route des Grandes Alpes - an insane test start).

This pass, relatively unknown, nevertheless culminates at an altitude of 1,721 meters in the Aravis. Located in the heart of mountain pastures, it is on the heights of Grand-Bornand and Reposoir. Several restaurants offer breathtaking views of the Aravis mountain range.

View of the blue Annes slope, descending from the Col des Annes.

It's a pleasant ride up to this col, at 1,715 metres (5,626 ft), on a meandering, quiet country road, but there are a few pitches over 10%. Enjoy a well earnt snack at either of the restaurants, both with great views of the surrounding countryside from their terraces.

The Col de la Colombière is a pretty Alpine pass, connecting the Borne valley to the Avre valley. It was climbed more than 23 times by Tour de France riders between 1960 and 2021. It is an essential part of the sporting event.