After doing our good deed for the day helping a Dutch biker get his Harley Road King started after leaving his lights on and flattening the battery (my £60 Halfords booster really does work even on a HOG), myself and Mark had a fun day riding the first leg from Lake Annecy to Briancon. With a climb up Les Saisies first before joining the RdGA at La Clusaz.
Cormet de Rosaland was shut due to road works, we had suspicions but had a great time riding up the pass to the cafe at the end. Incredible switch back views as we climb up then back down to Bourg Saint Maurice for a spot of lunch then pick up the Col de l’Iseran via the river valley before the ascent up 2700 metres.
As we topped out on the pass we came across a barrier blocking the road .. though possible to pass. Eventually after seeing other bikers go around the barrier and go for it we consulted with a couple of lads driving Caterham cars decided to go for it too only to find a rock slide and concrete barriers. No problem for bikers but how those Caterhams squeezed by I’ll never know!
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Later in the afternoon we were up and over Col du Telegraph for more amazing switch backs and views before riding the twistiest of them all .. Col du Galibier before finishing up in Briancon for the night. Great days ride .. wow my wrists ache now!
Night stay at:
Hotel Restaurant de la Chaussee
4 rue Centrale , Briançon, 05100, France.
Very good with Bike Parking Garage. Recommended.
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| The planned route. |
YouTube Video Playlist. Select Menu of rides from top right in player.
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