At the Col is a small golf course. Amazing views of nearby Mont Blanc.And, to provide you extra encouragement, here’s another multi-col ride that heads above a different section of the ski domaine. Note, the (too-steep looking) profile below shows the far side grade as well.

While not very well known, it’s a big climb, comparable in length with … Tout au long de votre grimpée, profitez d'un panorama magnifique sur la chaîne des Aravis et la vallée de l’Arve. Flaine is pretty much closed down in summer, so the top half of this climb is very quiet outside of ski season even mid-summer. Vanaf Flaine is de Col de la Pierre Carrée 3.4 km lang. I encourage those that have wider tires to consider exploring higher. Classé parmi les 21 montées remarquables par le Conseil Général de Haute Savoie, le Col de Pierre-Carrée est à découvrir. Always a beautiful day on the bike. Long and challenging (and open all year). Even in summer, the resort is near deserted. But above Les Carroz – outside of ski season – the top half is very quiet. As long as some of the Alpine giants – if not quite as steep. I encourage those that have wider tires to consider exploring higher. Col de Pierre Carrée has never appeared in the Tour de France, but the lower slopes were in the 2009 Tour, turning off the climb at Arâches.

Deze klim maakt deel uit van de Alpen. It’s a fun four kms and there was plenty of snow in view due to the north facing – now closed – ski slopes.In summer, mountain bike to Les Grandes Platières (2480m). There are several beautiful unpaved cols and its possible to get all the way to Les Grandes Platières (2480) metres in the face of Mont Blanc.

1843m. It is the gateway to Flaine ski station 4 kilometres down the far side. Discover the climbs of the Giro 2020, Tour 2020. and Vuelta 2020. Here’s a sample photo from the 5 col loop I mentioned earlier. The Tour de France has never climbed this mountain, although in 2009 it managed the first seven kilometres (Côte d’Arêches). Het gemiddelde stijgingspercentage van de klim is bijgevolg 7.1 %. Over deze afstand overbrug je 243 hoogtemeters. In winter it’s a small but very scenic groomed cross-country ski area.2014: Cross-Country Skiing beside Col de Pierre CarréeIf you still have some energy, it is only 4 kilometres down the far side to Flaine ski station – a dead-end (on road bike at least). Long and challenging (and open all year). When friends tell me they are planning cycling here, I always encourage them to visit the far side. Flaine is pretty much closed down in summer, so the top half of this climb is very quiet outside of ski season even mid-summer.

Climb the Col de la Pierre Carrée via Flaine by bike : Col de la Pierre Carrée profile, route with kilometer posts, difficulty ranking, stories of fellow climbers, pictures, Google Earth, GPX. While a very long climb, it’s not too steep, so perfect for early season “fitness.” Hi Will. It’s kept open all winter to provide access to Flaine ski station. Col de Pierre-Carrée.

Again, it’s only 4 kilometres down to Flaine, but it’s very scenic. Col de Pierre Carrée (1844 metres) is the highest paved pass open year-round in the north French Alps (Haute Savoie & Savoie). While Flaine is the end of the paved road, it’s possible to go far higher on thicker tires. I like to ride it every spring as soon as the skiing has ended as it keeps the climb, especially the second half, very quiet. Andere zijden van deze klim: Col de la Pierre Carrée … The first half of the climb can have a little bit of traffic, but it’s interesting enough.

It is the highest I have been on mountain bike this close to home. Cowards. While not very well known, it’s a big climb, comparable in length with more famous French climbs – if a little less steep. Some photos:Col de Pierre Carrée is a great road climb. Just to complete the story, I did manage to ‘everest’ the climb between Les Carroz and Pierre Carrée, last Sunday. It’s a big climb (21 kms). The road continues over the col to Flaine itself. De Col de la Pierre Carrée ligt in Rhone-Alpes. Mont Blanc behind.I try and climb Col de Pierre Carrée late winter or early spring every year. Col de Pierre Carrée (1844 metres) is the highest paved pass open year-round in the north French Alps (Haute Savoie & Savoie). See Here’s a sample photo from the 5 col loop I mentioned earlier. Col de Pierre Carrée is the highest paved col in Haute Savoie. It is the gateway to Flaine ski station 4 kilometres down the far side. It needed 12 and a bit reps and 18 hours of moving time but I think it was a very good choice of climb – so thanks for your help and advice.In summer, some of the best, and highest north-French-Alps mountain biking is possible here. France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Haute-Savoie) Tweet. Col de Pierre Carrée is a great road climb.