September 1, 2023 Gravel biking is booming. So much so, in fact, that it’s not just a hype anymore: gravel has developed solid roots and will continue to grow. Why? There are many reasons, and we all have our own. For me, it’s : the chance to ride away from the ever-growing motorized traffic. I say this without animosity, because …
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Le Tour des Alpes vaudoises
→ 211km↑ 4330m♦ mediumSTART/FINISH: Les DiableretsCountry: SwitzerlandCLIMBS: Les Voëttes (1401m), La Forclaz (1260m), Villars (1253m), Les Plans-sur-Bex (11178m), Col du Pillon (1546m), Col des Mosses (1445m), Col de la Croix (1778m)A 4-day tour on quiet roads in the Alps near Lake GenevaEasily accessible by car and train, the Alpes vaudoises, with their characteristic chalets, green pastures and snow-covered peaks, are a …
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Strada dell’Assietta and Colle delle Finestre
→ 139km↑ 4390m♦ difficultStart/Finish: Rifugio delle RaneCountry: ItalyCLIMBS: Colle delle Finestre (2178m)Route: Loop (clockwise)A 2 day gravel biking tour on the high military roads of PiemonteThe Strada dell’Assietta is a gravel road in Piemonte, Italy that will blow your mind. Going up and down between 2’000 and 2’500m for more than 30km, this old military road connects the ski resort …
Moosalp
→ 66km↑ 1540 m♦ MEDIUMStart/Finish: VISPCountry: SWITZERLANDRoute: Loop CLIMB: MOOSALP (2049M)ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CLIMBS IN VALAISThis loop starts in the Rhône valley and takes you up to Moosalp, one of the most beautiful climbs in the Swiss canton of Valais. I introduced it to Sander Kolsloot from cyclingdestination.cc and his buddy Ruben Hoogland. Starting from Visp station, you follow …
Le Col des Mosses
→ 117km↑ 1600 m♦ MEDIUMStart/Finish: AIGLECountry: SWITZERLANDRoute: Loop CLIMB: COL DES MOSSES (1445M)A CLASSIC PASS OF WESTERN SWITZERLANDThe Col des Mosses is one of the best-known passes in French-speaking Switzerland. And why? Located in the foothills of the Alps, it is easily accessible from much of the Lake Geneva region and other densely populated areas. It’s also often in the spotlight, …
Le Semnoz
→ 59km↑ 1340 m♦ MEDIUMStart/Finish: ANNECYCountry: FRANCERoute: Loop CLIMBs: COL DE LESCHAUX (897M), LE SEMNOZ (1668 M)A CLASSIC CLIMB WITH A VIEW OF MONT BLANCLocated in the French department of Haute Savoie, the Annecy region offers a varied terrain for avid cyclists. There are legendary cols such as Colombière, Aravis and Croix Fry, often used by the men’s and women’s Tour …
Col de la Croix winter edition
→ 22km↑ 630m♦ MEDIUMStart/Finish: GRYONCountry: SWITZERLANDRoute: OUT AND BACK CLIMB: col de la croix (1778M) Wondering how it’s like to ride a gravel bike on snow?Our answer: it can be fun, but you need to pick your day. This ride is part of our “Winter riding in the Alps” guide. Check it …
Down and Up
→ 26km↑ 810m♦ MEDIUMStart/Finish: GRYONCountry: SWITZERLANDRoute: LooP CLIMB: BArboleuse (1190M) How to do a big climb in winter without freezing on the downhillThis ride is part of our “Winter riding in the Alps” guide. Check it out here. It is tricky to do long and intense climbs on the bike in …
Alpe di Neggia
→ 82km↑ 1252m♦ mediumStart/Finish: LocarnoCountry: SwitzerlandRoute: Loop CLIMB: Alpe di Neggia (1395m)A big climb on quiet roads between the Swiss canton of Ticino and ItalyIt takes a climb of almost 1200m to reach Alpe di Neggia, a hidden gem in Canton Ticino, Switzerland’s Italian-speaking canton. The view from the summit is worth the effort. The loop starts in Locarno, known …
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Mont Ventoux from Bédoin
→ 21km↑ 1577m♦ difficultStart: BédoinCountry: FranceCLIMBS: Mont Ventoux (1912m)Route: ClimbAn iconic climb in the Provence region of FranceWith 21 km and 1577m of climbing, the “Giant of Provence” is a great challenge for any cyclist. Since 1951, the greatest champions of the Tour de France have made history on the characteristic lunar landscapes of the last 6 kilometres. This legendary …
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