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%
From Thônes: D909 to St-Jean-de-Sixt; D4. Freeway A41 exit 17 Annecy nord / route des Aravis. Nearby train station: Annecy.