We rode more than 330 miles and 30,000 feet of climbing during our two weeks in France.
Here are maps and profiles of the nine fabulous rides routes (and two shorter rides to see the Tour de France). The routes were challenging and fun and very safe. Even at 5 mph, we never encountered an aggressive driver or angry horn. I wish North American drivers were as patient and polite as French drivers.
Distance: 12.3 miles, Climbing: 745 ft
This ride was cut short by a light rain and Rob's "crash".
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| 12.3 mile ride |
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| 745 feet of climbing |
Distance: 52.4 miles, Climbing: 3,465 feet
This 10-mile climb up to St Hubert was a good warmup for riding in France.
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| 52.4 mile ride |
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| 3,465 feet of climbing |
Distance: 61.3 miles, Climbing: 6,334 feet
This route followed the Tour de France route up Mont Ventoux. The long climb was rewarded with a gorgeous descent through lavender fields.
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| 61.3 mile ride |
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| 6,334 feet of climbing |
Distance: 24.0 miles, Climbing: 1,692 feet
This route was a good recovery ride after climbing Mt Ventoux.
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| 24 mile ride |
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| 1,692 feet of climbing |
Distance: 31.7 miles, Climbing: 2,114 feet
A short drive south to St Remy gave us a nice change of scenery (no Ventoux!)
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| 31.7 mile ride |
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| 2,114 feet of climbing |
Distance: 52.5 miles, Climbing: 3,274 feet
We enjoyed Route 2 so much we repeated it, with a side trip to Sault. The descent through Gorges de la Nesque was certainly a highlight of the trip.
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| 52.5 mile ride |
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| 3,274 feet of climbing |
Distance: 37.2 miles, Climbing: 3,135 feet
This route climbed three Cols!
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| 37.2 mile ride |
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| 3,135 feet of climbing |
Distance: 25.4 miles, Climbing: 3,615 feet
This route climbed 27 switchbacks up to Notre Dame du Pre. A good warmup for l'Alpe d'Huez.
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| 25.4 mile ride |
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| 3,615 feet of climbing |
Distance: 41.8 miles, Climbing: 4,346 feet
This route tackled the 21 switchbacks of l'Alpe d'Huez.
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| 41.8 mile ride |
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| 4,346 feet of climbing |
Distance: 4.0 miles, Climbing: 450 feet
We climbed up from the village of Culoz to watch the Tour go up the Col du Grand Columbier.
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| 4.0 mile ride |
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| 450 feet of climbing |
Distance: 16.2 miles, Climbing: 898 feet
We climbed up from the village of St Jeande Maurienne to watch the Tour go up La Toussoire.
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| 16.2 mile ride |
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| 898 feet of climbing |
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