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Cycling in the Alps

L'Alpe d'Huez, the Galibier, the Lautaret or the Col de la Madeleine : in the French Alps, you'll find a lot of mountain passes that will be for ever associated with the Tour de France. Cycling lovers will certainly be challenged to climb these famous passes once (or more) in a lifetime.
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It's advisable to planifie your climbs in the Alps during the summer period. Then, the weather conditions are pleasant and temperature is mild. During the winter, a lot of mountain passes are covered with snow and even closed to traffic.

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Location: Le Grand Galibier, Valloire, France (Explore routes near Le Grand Galibier, Valloire, France.)

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