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A legendary climb to do in your life

Not included in the four access routes to the Col du Grand Colombier, this climb is nonetheless formidable. The numbers speak for themselves: fourteen kilometers at an average 9% gradient and one section at 22%. Called the Directissime, this variant is worth knowing.

Regular climb with very few cars all year round and nice viewpoint over Mont Blanc and the Alps on good weather days.

Superb discovery, this Col du Ballon deserves to be a little better known, but not too much anyway 😁 What a moment, from Tenay, the first part is hard, but never too hard, the landscape is nice, the road so peaceful... The meter indicates portions beyond 10%, and the steepest kilometer indicates 9.9% , but it's nice enough to do quietly. The second part is much less steep, still on a small, very narrow road up to 2km from the summit, but no traffic, good condition of the road, and the descent to Virieu is on a wide road in very good condition too 😁 It was a very nice discovery, to be made again with less heat 🥵!!!

Every second Saturday in June, July, August and September. from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the climb to the Grand Colombier from Culoz is reserved for cyclists, without registration.

Long and difficult climb, fantastic views along the way. Spicy increase percentages.

Long and difficult climb, fantastic views along the way. Spicy increase percentages.

Discovered by the Tour de France, it is now a legendary mountain. I recommend the climb from Culoz with its spectacular hairpin bends and great views of Lac du Bourget. 17 km ascent, partly up to 14% incline, but with 2 longer flat sections that allow some relaxation. Wonderful all-round view at the summit, with snack bar and souvenir shop in the nice season.