I'd never done the climb to the Granier via la Petite Montagne before and neither had Mike who lives near the foot of the climb.

Well not really storming but more grovelling with a time of around 16 minutes to the top. It is a very very steep climb for the first 1km.

The route stars in Bellagio on the classic Ghisallo climb. The first few km are around 14% gradient. As the road flattens a bit (everything is relative) take a right turn to San Primo.

The Bastille is an uber-steep but thankfully short climb from la Tronche in the Suburbs of Grenoble to the fortress that overlooks the city.

Luc called me on Friday morning. Did I fancy climbing to Mont Blanc on Saturday? Interesting question.