リュッツェルの峠・トップ10

Before the construction of the motorway, this was an important pass between St-Ursanne and Courgenay; now it's quieter and therefore more attractive to road cyclists. The pass itself is unspectacular—apart from the sign with the altitude and an information board about visiting the 2012 Tour de France, there's little to justify a longer stay.

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From Laufen/Röschenz, it's a steady climb and never particularly steep, but it's a long one until you get to the very top. From Metzerlen, it's really nasty and steep, but shorter. One of the region's classics.

nice climb

There are several Cols de la Croix in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, including the one above the beautiful village of Saint Ursanne. While the climb to the 789-meter-high pass doesn't cover the same elevation gain as those in Valais, steep ramps are sure to make you sweat.

The Blochmont is the perfect Sunday ride pass for a tour through Alsace. Approaching from the north, you'll almost feel like you're in the Tour de France, as the gentle gradient means you can climb really fast. Enjoyable ascents alternate between forest and sunny sections. Reaching the farm at the top means you've completed the climb, though it's certainly not a job; this climb is pure enjoyment.

It's a nice feeling to be on the Col de la Croix and now have a beautiful descent to Saint Ursanne ahead of you. I enjoyed everything!

As soon as you see the farm, the ascent is behind you, because coming from either side, the farm is on a relatively flat section at the pass. You hardly notice the pass itself, at some point it just goes down again and you realize that you're already over it...