본네발 쉬르 아크‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

Our plan was to climb the summit with our bikes on our shoulders. As there was still a lot of snow and some light climbing was required, we parked our bikes along the way. I recommend the Aiguille de la Grande Sassière for hikers but not for bikers, as the descent is partly doable but not worthwhile.

From Les Brevieres, this mountain is a real challenge to your fitness, as you have to overcome over 2200 meters of altitude. You will be rewarded up there with a magnificent view of the great 4000-meter peaks in the Alps. My tip for this tour is to take crampons in your backpack; they were really needed on the last 200 meters as there was a lot of snow, which is possible at this altitude at any time of year.

Going up towards Nivolet, you can stop at a highly panoramic point where you can photograph the lakes.

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!

Artificial lake along the climb to Nivolet

Located at 2770 meters above sea level, the Col d'Iseran is the highest European asphalt pass. There are magnificent views of Val-d'Isère and the Maurienne. Egan Bernal won his Tour de France 2019 with tremendous action at this summit.

Picturesque. And revealing more to come higher up.

The Col de l'Iseran, which culminates at 2,764 meters above sea level, is the highest road pass in the Alps. Very popular with cyclists, it is also used by travelers on the GR 5. Surrounded by mountains, the pass takes on a picturesque appearance, especially during major sporting competitions such as the Tour de France. Perhaps you will cross the pass at the same time as the polka dot jersey?