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Lacets de Montvernier and Croix de Fer, last of the season?
Probably my last Grand Col this year. Well I'd not been that active either. The Glandon in freezing conditions at the end of May and then an abortive attempt at the Madeleine in August.
2023-10-13 11:54:02
Mad dogs and Englishmen on the Galibier
Hot, damn Hot. It wasn't too bad to Plan Lachat but at 4k from the summit I didn't feel great. Very shakey on reaching the col and had to lie down.
2019-06-27 13:18:35
Alpe Rossombolmo, lago di Maggiore, Italy
This fearsome climb starts from the village of Ornavasso just north of Gravellone-Toce.
2015-07-10 07:52:58
Tour of the Lacets de Montvernier, Col de la Croix de Fer and Glandon
Lacets de MontvernierThis hairpin road connects the mountain villages of Montvernier, Montpascal and Montbruna.
2014-05-10 11:41:37
Col du Galibier, France, North Side
DescriptionThe col du Galibier (2642 meters / 8668 ft) separates the French departments of the Savoie (Northern Alps) from the Hautes-Alpes (Southern Alps).
2012-10-20 15:03:06