{"id":1250,"date":"2021-08-11T19:20:19","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T19:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=1250"},"modified":"2026-10-05T16:32:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T16:32:21","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 racing season is in full swing, many riders and riders dream of climbing the Alpe d\u2019Huez, Galibier<\/a> of Mont Ventoux<\/a>.The Alps are, in this regard, the most captivating mountain region for the Dutch cyclist. But despite the Tour de France adding a different 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\u2019t know about, to add to your new bucket list. That will be a real treat on your bike!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The association with a green bird is quick and easy, but this climb near Grenoble will make many people whistle. \u2018Slecht 1424m\u2019 in altitude, but with a difference of 686m in 7.1km, that\u2019s sure to hurt. On a warm summer day, you sometimes have some help from the trees, which protect you from the sun. The road also curves nicely and from the southern direction you can always see one of the (snow-covered) Alpine peaks passing by in the distance. However, the most difficult variant is the one from the north, from Les Angelas. The trees somewhat obstruct the view, but with a challenge like this you\u2019re probably happy to be able to look straight ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This climb has never been part of a big round, we wonder why\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Col de Parquetout<\/a>, Valbonnais, France<\/p>\u2022 Distance: 6.8 km, Elevation difference: 661 m, Average gradient: 9.5 %<\/blockquote>