DaveP Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Folks, I am trying the etape du tour this year, Modane to Alp d'huez. As I have never cycled in France, and I don't want to do this route blind, so I am popping over in June for some training. I am staying in Valloire, and planning to do the 3 climbs, Telegraph, Galiber, and Alp d'Heuz over the week. I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions of any other Col's to try since I am in the region. Also any hill climbing training tips would be useful. Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Malcolm Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 From Valloire, you can do the Madeleine, Toussuire (where Landis went pop!), Croix De Ferre and Glandon and even (if you're prepared for a long day/a drive) the Izoard or Deux Alpes. You picked a great place to stay! I think I've still got my Michelen map of hte area marked up somewhere if you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Was over that way a couple years back and managed to climb up some of the Col's with Richard B over a long weekend. We got up deux Alps, d'Izoard and others. From memeory deux Alps can be done from d'Oisans in an afternoon. The day we bagged d'Izoard was . Started at Briancion and climed over d'Izoard and past Coppi's memorial down into Guillestre and then back into Briancon. This loop done in reverse would be just as scenic. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted May 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Guys, Thanks for the suggestions and the offer of the map, but I have sourced a map. I can't wait now, roll on next week. Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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