Col de la Colombière from the south
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74450
Le Grand-Bornand
The Col de la Colombière has featured in the Tour de France 20 times since 1960. It’s southern side, above the resort of the Grand-Bornand, is much less formidable than the climb from Scionzier.
Gradient: 6.5%
Gradient: 6.5%
From 08/06 to 31/10.
Description
- SITRA services :
- Route Aller / Itinerance
- 690 Route
- 10.5 Distance (km)
- Levels of sporting experience :
- Level black - very hard
Localisation
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74450
Le Grand-Bornand
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.94175
Longitude : 6.429126
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