Major climbs between Italy and France. Choose your start point, elevation gain and route according to your fitness.
Serre Chevalier and the Briançonnais
Galibier and Lautaret
Two famous Alpine cycling climbs. Reach the Galibier from the Lautaret side: a high-mountain climb for well-trained cyclists.
Check road conditions, weather and elevation gain. Car-free days are listed in the Cols réservés calendar.
Demanding route
Saint-Chaffrey · Serre Chevalier
Col du Granon
A demanding climb in the Serre Chevalier mountains, ideal for a day devoted to road cycling.
Check road conditions, weather and elevation gain. Car-free days are listed in the Cols réservés calendar.
Demanding route
Briançon and the Queyras
Col d’Izoard
A classic Alpine climb, approached from Briançon or the Queyras. Choose your route and starting point according to your fitness.
Check road conditions, weather and elevation gain. Car-free days are listed in the Cols réservés calendar.
Demanding route
Hautes Vallées and the Queyras
Col de l’Échelle and Col Agnel
More climbs to discover on the French side. Check the tourist office’s suggestions to plan your day.
These passes are in different areas: l’Échelle is towards the Clarée Valley, Agnel towards the Queyras. Plan access and routes separately.
Demanding route
Susa Valley
Road cycling in the Susa Valley
Road routes towards the upper valley, Montgenèvre, Bardonecchia and Mont Cenis. Check official route information to choose distance and elevation gain.
Check road conditions, weather and elevation gain. Car-free days are listed in the Cols réservés calendar.
Demanding route
Susa Valley
Colle delle Finestre
An iconic Giro d’Italia climb with an unpaved section on the Susa side. Consider the surface and your tyres before including it in your route.
Check road conditions, weather and elevation gain. Car-free days are listed in the Cols réservés calendar.
Demanding route