This pass, just over 1,500 meters high, is truly wonderful in every respect. The ascent takes you along small roads with very little traffic, but with many magnificent views—a perfect …
From Culoz, it's an 18-kilometer climb, alternating between slopes of almost 15% and a few flat sections for resting. I prefer this side because it allows for the switchbacks that made this pass famous.
These gorges are particularly fascinating when the water flow is significant. My recommendation is to come and admire this jewel of Ain in spring, when the snow melts.
This small and relatively unknown summit is an important intermediate step in the ascent to the Col du Grand Colombier. However, it is not a summit in the true sense, …