ROUTE DES GRANDES ALPES

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On our level 3 trip, you can take in a return journey to Col du Joly and a more difficult ascent of the Cormet de Roselend via the Col du Pré (average of 8% with some ramps reaching 11%). The Col du Joly is a natural balcony of the Mont Blanc, offering an exceptional panoramic view of the Mont Blanc range, the Contamines valley and the Aravis mountain range. Cols of the day Anything else? The eagle-eyed will have spotted that when the Austrians built a "Europe’s highest road" arch on a parking area, they put on – with touching honesty – a placard displaying its actual height… which is lower than several other famous roads (see Route One). The actual highest bit is at the end of a tunnel on a spur road, where it’d be dangerous to have tourists stopping for pictures. Don’t worry: the route does go there. Depuis le Galibier, vous aurez une vue magnifique sur de très hauts sommets comme les Ecrins(4 102m), Le Pelvoux(3 946m) et Le Mont Blanc(4 810m). Pour démarrer mon circuit sur la route des grandes Alpes, vous devrez prendre la direction du Col des Gets, qui vous permettra de profiter des paysages de la Vallée de la Dranse. There’s nowhere on earth quite like the Alps. They’re motorcycle-touring heaven and once you discover them, it’s easy to get hooked. I’ve been visiting them obsessively for more than 20 years.

Of kies in Valberg voor Le Chastellan, een gezellig familiehotel in het centrum van Valberg. Kamers bevatten een eigen badkamer, en er zijn ook familiekamers met 2 aangrenzende kamers te boeken. Je overnacht hier vanaf €104 per nacht. Meer info en boeken Starting off in Thonon-les-Bains, you won't be itching to hit some curves very long, as the route crosses its first string of Alps between Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc massif from the moment you dive into the Aulps valley. What makes riding here so great is that there’s something for everyone. There are narrow roads, broad ones, even unpaved ones if you know where to look. There are towering peaks and shady gorges, relaxed runs down scenic valleys and steep climbs beside dizzying drops. Whatever you need in terms of riding and scenery is here. Full cycling freedom in the long and spectacular Alpine descents Day 2 La Clusaz – Bourg Saint Maurice: Into the heart of the French Alps

2 Abzweigungen, die man leicht übersieht und verpasst

Morzine is een beroemd wintersportoord dat vol staat met traditionele architectuur. Zo kan je er nog een kijkje nemen in de historische werkplaatsen om meer te leren over de geschiedenis van de leisteenmijnbouw in de regio en de werktechnieken die bij het winnen en verwerken van leisteen werden gebruikt. A tip of the house: the north side of the pass road will spoil you with multiple galleries and tunnels, and a steep ascent/descent. Plan a couple of days by car to complete the stunning route from the mountains to the sea. This is a remarkable tourist itinerary plunging into the heart of grandiose landscapes through an exceptional natural and cultural environment. Onderweg rij je langs uitgestrekte alpenweiden waar volop melkkoeien rondlopen, met her en der een chalet verborgen tussen het groen.

The first real challenge is the Col de la Colombière: from the start in Marnaz, a ramp with 11% awaits. When the gradient calms down around Le Reposoir, spare some energy for the upcoming finish of La Colombière, roughly 3 km with 10% in average (especially challenging on hot days). In Briançon is verder nog veel meer te zien, zoals het Fort Janus, zo’n 1200 m hogerop, de 18de-eeuwse Pont d’Asfeld en de Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicholas kerk. Anything else? The Dolomites are crazy busy in high summer. Best to go in mid-September or even early October. They’re hot on speeding in villages, with plenty of speed cameras.What do I need to know? There are three options for the St Gotthard Pass: the motorway tunnel is out (boring!); Swiss Highway 2 is swooping, half carved into the cliff in a gallery (alright if it’s raining); but the old pass, the Tremola, is the one to ride (it’s the one in the pic). The only catch is it’s cobbled from top to bottom. It’s easier as a climb and in the wet, you might want to take Highway 2… The further the descent leads us into the valley, the higher the mountain giants tower to the left and right. You reach today’s destination, Aussois, via a small balcony road, through larch and pine forests. The many Vauban fortifications bear witness to the village’s former strategic position, when Savoy was alternately French and Italian over the centuries. Cols of the day

Why is it great? Slovenia still feels slightly undiscovered, though the lakeside town of Bled is a bit of a hip tourist magnet. This 120-mile route loops out into the mountains to climb the 1611m Vrsic Pass – the highest pass in the country. It’s quiet, beautiful and a fantastic ride.aber deutlich länger, auch weil in den manchmal engen Strassen für Autos oft kein Überholen möglich ist. Dafür ist auf dieser Alpenroute das Auto/Cabrio bei der Erstbefahrung wegen den vielen

The Route des Grandes Alpes is one of Europe’s iconic cycling routes, taking you through the French Alps, from Geneva to Nice. A wonderful authentic mountain chalet which has been in the Marin-Cudraz family for generations. Watch the sunset over Mont-Blanc from the front door. Die Route des Grandes Alpes ist auch mit dem Auto befahrbar und mit dem Cabrio wegen der uneingeschränkten Rundumsicht in oft traumhafte Landschaften ein besonderer Genuss. Mit dem Auto fährt man De Franse staat was al aan het einde van de 19de-eeuw begonnen met de verbindingswerken, en in 1911 organiseerde de Touring-Club de France al de eerste rit over een deel van de route.De gehele route is bewegwijzerd met de bruine borden die de toeristische route van de Route des Grandes Alpes aanduiden, vanaf Thonon-les-Bains tot aan Nice. Onderweg naar Morzine rij je voorbij La Vernaz langs de Pont du Diable kloof, onderdeel van het Geopark Chablais. De kloof werd al in de 19de-eeuw gevonden en staat nu open voor bezoek, waarbij je de rivier de Dranse langs de gekartelde rotswanden kan zien voeren. Morzine Anything else? This route heads down to Italy, crossing the scenic Nassfeld Pass and returning over the steep, hairpins-in-tunnels Monte Croce Carnico passes. Also remember: Austria has a 95dB noise limit on bike exhausts: no loud cans…