I took on the Ballon d’Alsace again, this time climbing from the south side and descending to the east. Cycling heaven..
La Super Planche des Belles Filles
Back in France again! Cycling in The Vosges mountains, I took on The Super Planche des Belles Filles, a tough climb often featured in the Tour de France
Col de la Croix de Fer
A beautiful climb to Col de la Croix de Fer and Col du Glandon
Col de la Machine
I rode the ‘other way’ around Combe Laval to see the balcony road from the opposite edge of the cirque
Col de Tourniol
A new ‘gateway’ into the Vercors followed by a steep climb to a secret viewpoint..
Col de l’Iseran (FERMÉ)
I rode to see if I could reach the Col de l’Iseran, even though it was officially closed..
Col du Petit Saint Bernard
I rode from Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Col du Petit Saint Bernard and the Italian border …
Les Bouchoux
Ride in the Jura on a lovely sunny day turned tough towards the end
Col de la Faucille
A quick late-afternoon ride up to the Col de la Faucille, with views of Mont Blanc..
Notre Dame de la Paix
Notre Dame de la Paix, slight return. Quick ride up the hill to see the statue..