Cycling in the French Alps; if we had to guess what pops into most people’s minds when they think of this we’d have one clear winner – cols! The names steeped in cycling history: the Galibier, Telegraph, Glandon, Petit St Bernard, L’Iseran, Madeleine; the list goes on and on! And …
Fuel on the move You need ensure you are taking on enough calories and staying hydrated when you’re in the saddle, and even more so whilst tackling the Alpine cols. Whilst it’s perfectly ok to enjoy a beer or two with dinner, a mix of water and electrolyte drinks are …
A – Alp D’Huez. Infamous for it’s 21 bends. Very tough climb at the start and one that nearly all cyclists would like to say they have climbed ! B – Beaufort. This is a fabulous little town at the bottom of the Cormet …
It’s a tough call to choose a number 1 as we have so many Cols here in the Tarentaise, including some iconic cols such as the Col de La Madeleine, Col de L’Iseran, le Cormet de Roselend and the Col du Petit St Bernard. On top of those, you have …
