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Cycling up Col du Glandon
Access
Starting from :
Latitude :
6.291304
Longitude :
45.342343
Map ref. :
Vélo de Route" map of "La Maurienne, the world's largest cycling area" published by Maurienne Tourisme and available from all Maurienne Tourist Offices (subject to availability).
The Col du Glandon is undoubtedly one of the toughest passes in the Alps, and certainly one of the most beautiful: its average gradient of 7.2% and the Colomban-des-Villards plateau conceal the dreadful 3km finale at over 10% on the final ramps of the pass...
This very difficult 21km climb takes place between the Belledonne mountain range to the west and the peaks of the Sybelles ski area to the east. The climb is divided into several stages, with a steady first section followed by the St Colomban flat. The slope picks up again as you leave the village, and remains steep until you reach the terrible hairpins at the end, with a 3 km climb at an average gradient of 10%. It's at the pass that the view finally opens up for a short descent to the Olle valley, which flows towards the Grand Maison dam and the Oisans, or to the east, the ascent to the Col de la Croix de Fer, topped by the Etendard peak (3464 m) and its eternal snows.
This pass has been crossed 20 times by the Tour de France.
Services
Rates
Free access.
Period(s) of use
From 15/05 to 31/10
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Pets allowed
1/5
Things to discover nearby
Explore our hikes
Pedestrian sports
Aquamotion
Courchevel
km
-m
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The route takes you through the old hamlet of Moriond. Be sure to stop at Aquamotion, the biggest aqua-leisure centre in the mountains.
Pedestrian sports
Le Grenier, Le Fay, Les Moulins
Courchevel
5.4km
Walkers/hikers
230m
240m
This circular hike can be extended to include three other hamlets or even Lac de Bozel, for the more daring among you.
Pedestrian sports
D - Courchevel 1850 - La Tania (hiver)
Courchevel
7.5km
Level red – hard
55m
415m
Linking the two resorts, this long forest walk is perfect for a peaceful outing. The trail starts flat then heads downhill to Courchevel La Tania, crossing the legendary Eclipse ski slope.
