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The climb winds through a majestic valley (personally my favorite), never reaching excessive gradients; it's long but pedalable, allowing you to fully enjoy the natural surroundings. Apart from the peak season, there's almost no traffic, although you might encounter a few campers, which can be annoying on the way down. If you tackle the climb during periods of the year when there aren't too many tourists, you might, like me, have pleasant encounters with ibex and chamois that have come down to road level.

In Noasca the hardest part of the climb to Nivolet begins. Whether through the galleries or across the old road, the uphill section from Noasca to Ceserole Reale is the hardest area by far, with many ramps above 10%. For example, as soon as you leave Noasca, and going up a beautiful waterfall, there is a ramp that reaches 15% over 4 horseshoes. Show!

If the temperature allows it (in July it should be perfect) a dip in the lake is a fantastic emotion! The water is chilly (4 or 5°) but after the effort made to climb it gives a crazy charge!

Beginning of the challenging stretch towards Ceresole

Col Entrelor is located at an altitude of 3,002 meters and connects the Rhêmes valley with Valsavarenche. The view of the surroundings is breathtaking. The terrain on both sides is rocky and can be slippery, but it's a lot of fun to run in this area.

Long but very pedalable climb with the exception of some tartts. In the final part the valley opens up and offers a wide view of the surrounding landscape.

the ascent begins from Noasca, the passage outside the tunnel before Ceresole must absolutely be done

from Noasca begins the real climb towards the Nivolet hill, the passage outside the tunnel is beautiful, even if seasoned by some tough hairpin bends and a last stretch, before arriving in Ceresole, which makes you sweat.