Unpaved Roads in the Alps

P_Tucker
P_Tucker Posts: 1,878
edited April 2012 in Tour & expedition
Can anyone tell me if its realistic to climb the Parpaillon and Finestre on a bog standard road bike, with maybe 25mm tyres? Obviously, I'm only considering it if dry.

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  • andrew_s
    andrew_s Posts: 2,511
    I did the Parpaillon up & down the south side on 28mm gatorskins, no luggage.
    I went through the tunnel, and the other side looked to be a better surface.
  • P_Tucker
    P_Tucker Posts: 1,878
    Sounds doable then, cheers. Worth the effort?
  • The Kennington Kaiser
    The Kennington Kaiser Posts: 406
    Are you going soon? Let us know how it goes on the Parpaillon, I was thinking of heading out that way later in the year and trying to ride the pass. Cheers.
  • P_Tucker
    P_Tucker Posts: 1,878
    September. Looks epic:

    parpae.gif

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