Alpine routes

jim453
jim453 Posts: 1,360
edited November 2010 in The bottom bracket
So I'm off to the Alps with some mates in the summer.

Any routes you guys particularly enjoyed?

Looking for a couple of 70 to 100 milers with some serious sweat/pain opportunities.

Obviously could pick a high bit of any alpine stage of the last 100 years but just wondered if anyone wants to make any particular mentions.

Thank you.


There you go, I'm not always trolling.

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  • ratsbeyfus
    ratsbeyfus Posts: 2,841
    This guide is a great place to start:
    http://www.bikes-oisans.com/oisans-trail-cyclo-21.html

    It's based around Bourg D'oisans which is the town at the foot of Alpe D'Huez. Route number 21 was great up to the Col de la croix de fer. The marmotte route is also in there if you are feeling up for the challenge.

    I had one of them red bikes but I don't any more. Sad face.

    @ratsbey
  • ozzzyosborn206
    ozzzyosborn206 Posts: 1,340
    http://connect.garmin.com/activity/46807050
    that was probably the hardest ride i did while i was there, we did all the big name climbs too, alpe d'huez, telegraphe, galibier, madelaine ventoux, les deux alpes etc
  • jim453
    jim453 Posts: 1,360
    Thank you.

    Food for thought.
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    The Isere valley from the Iseran to Moutiers (the Tarentaise) is loaded with climbs. Over the Madeleine to St.Jean de Maurienne gives you the Glandon/telegraphe/Croix de Fer. Head north from Moutiers to Albertville,turn right and you are in the Beaufortain with the Saisies/Cormet de Roselend/Aravis all nearby.
    M.Rushton
  • brucey72
    brucey72 Posts: 1,086
    Have a look at this website produced by a guy who regularly posts on this forum, it is a great source of information on cycling in the Alps:

    http://www.grenoblecycling.com/

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