생마르셀‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪7‬개의 산길

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!

While the Col de la Loze has become famous for its climb from Méribel, the ascent from Courchevel offers a more accessible, second-category alternative, spanning over eight kilometers at an average gradient of 6.6%. Beware, however, of some steep sections and the altitude.

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.

The Col de la Loze is a 2304 meter high mountain pass in the French Alps

Beautiful route

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!

Super nice discovery I had the opportunity to climb it with the Tour de France ascent race sponsored by Laurent Jalabert.