オートクールの峠・トップ8

The last 5km on the cycle path are really challenging, with climbs up to 22 percent steep. So pace yourself wisely! The view up there makes up for the effort, and there's a restaurant there too!

The ascent of the Col de la Loze from Brides-les-Bains is a variation of the classic climb from Méribel. Twelve kilometers are added for a total of 22.5 kilometers at 7.6%.

Since 2020, the Col de la Loze has established itself as one of the new major climbs of the Tour de France. Its ten kilometers at an average gradient of 8.5%, which can reach peaks of 20%, are formidable.

Quite an easy climb, however the terminal was missing due to work at the summit on the day of my ascent (mid-August 2024), hoping to return soon!

This wild col opens out at the top of a winding, unsurfaced road at an altitude of 2,107 metres (6,913 ft). The views are spectacular, especially south-west towards the high Vanoise, snow-capped all year round. Enjoyable running trails stretch in every direction, calling out to be explored: down to Lac du Saint-Guerin, past the Croix du Berger towards Mont Coin, up to the Cret du Boeuf, or through the valley to Granier.

In summer as in winter, by bike, on skis or in basketball, this pass is always so beautiful! The climb from Aime by bike is great, although steep in places!

Well worth the denomination of "col"!

Ascent at the pas des sheep 500m in a mountain bike portage but beautiful magic reward landscape between Courchevel valley and La Plagne valley