{"id":1250,"date":"2021-08-11T19:20:19","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T19:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=1250"},"modified":"2026-01-25T11:25:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T10:25:18","slug":"5-climbs-in-the-french-and-swiss-alps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/5-beklimmingen-in-de-franse-en-zwitserse-alpen","title":{"rendered":"5 climbs in the (French and Swiss) Alps that you probably don't know about"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every summer, when the road cycling season is in full swing, many riders dream of climbing the Alpe d'Huez, Galibier<\/a> or Mont Ventoux<\/a>. In this respect, the Alps are the most imaginative mountain area for the Dutch cyclist. But even though the Tour de France manages to add another climb every year, there are still many unknown, but stunning climbs to be found. We give you 5 climbs in the (French and Swiss) Alps that you probably don't know about, for on your new bucket list. That will be enjoyment on the bike!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mont Sal\u00e8ve - Haute-Savoie, France (c) Adoe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Col de Parquetout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The association with a green bird is easily made, but this calving biter near Grenoble will make many a person whistle themselves. 'Only 1424m' in altitude, but with 686m of elevation gain in 7.1km, it's definitely going to hurt. On and hot summer day, you sometimes have some help from the trees, which protect from the sun. The road also winds nicely and from the southern direction you can also see one of the (snow-covered) Alpine peaks passing by in the distance each time. The most difficult variation, however, is the one from the north, from Les Angelas. The trees block the view a bit, but with a challenge like this, you're probably happy if you can see straight ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This climb has never been in a grand tour before, we wonder why<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Col de Parquetout<\/a>, Valbonnais, France<\/p>- Distance: 6.8 km, Elevation difference: 661 m, Average slope: 9.5 %<\/blockquote>