I rode from Conthey, in the Rhône valley, to visit the tallest gravity dam in the world, La Barrage de la Grande Dixence
Derborence
An amazing bike ride from Conthey up out of the Rhône valley and along the beautiful Derborence valley to the protected natural area around Europe’s youngest natural lake. And one of the most interesting tunnels I’ve ever seen!
Col du Sanetsch
For my first ride from the Rhône valley in Switzerland I took on the climb to Col du Sanetsch, “the most demanding climb in Valais”
Col du Sabot (aborted)
Ride to Col du Sabot ended abruptly and prematurely due to thunderstorms, culminating in another very wet descent
Col de Sarenne
The hills were alive with the sound of music – but not in a good way! I rode to the beautiful Col de Sarenne via Pas de la Confession and Alpe d’Huez, returning via Route des Travers
Col de Larche
A bike ride to the ‘forbidden’ col de Larche, along the Ubayette valley to the Italian border.
Col de l’Iseran
From Bourg-Saint-Maurice I once again took on the highest paved pass in the Alps, Le Col de l’Iseran. It turned out to be an amazing day of cycling…
Lac de Roselend
Another bike ride in the Beaufortain mountains featuring three beautiful lakes – Lac de Roselend, Lac de la Gittaz and Lac de Saint-Guérin.
Col du Joly
A glorious ride from Beaufort along the scenic Vallée d’Hauteluce to the Col du Joly, featuring Mont Blanc, golden eagles and hydroelectric power..
Col de la Schlucht
A wonderful cycling loop in the Vosges mountains from Le Markstein via Route des Crêtes and Col de la Schlucht. Lakes and cols were the features of today’s ride