Col de la Colombière from the south
Contact
74450
Le Grand-Bornand
The southern side of the Col de la Colombière, from the Grand-Bornand, is much less formidable than the climb from Cluses. Nevertheless, the last four kilometres above Chinaillon are very steep.
From 08/06 to 31/10.
Description
- SITRA services :
- Route Aller / Itinerance
- 1200 Route
- 44 Distance (km)
- Levels of sporting experience :
- Level black - very hard
Localisation
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74450
Le Grand-Bornand
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.902261
Longitude : 6.131261
Tarifs
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