{"id":3874,"date":"2021-12-29T20:58:56","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T20:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=3874"},"modified":"2026-10-05T14:31:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T14:31:43","slug":"haute-savoie-could-hardly-be-closer-to-cycling-heaven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/frankrijk\/haute-savoie-dichterbij-de-fietshemel-kan-haast-niet","title":{"rendered":"Cycling in Haute Savoie: Closer to the sky on a bike is almost impossible"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the 2022 Tour de France schedule was unveiled, it suddenly became clear that the Tour would have a beautiful loop through Haute Savoie. Savoie-Mont Blanc<\/a> Region makes it happen. If there is a beautiful destination for a cycling holiday, then it is here. Of course, you can fill your bike with adrenaline with climbs like the Joux Plane, the Col de la Croisette and the Colombiere. All of these are well-known names from (recent) Tours de France<\/a>. This year, this region has several starting and finishing points. Not only is there a finish in Chatel Portes de Soleil, but one at a nice altitude in M\u00e9g\u00e8ve. We take a look at a few beautiful climbs where you can enjoy cycling in Haute Savoie!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Altiport M\u00e9g\u00e8ve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s probably not the most beautiful climb, but this challenge will wake up the Tour riders. After the rest day, they will ride via Lake Geneva to the foot of this 19-kilometer climb that goes up at an average of 4.1%. The height of this climb is only 1400 meters. For the real pros, it\u2019s a \u2018makkie\u2019, but for the average tourist it\u2019s a long climb. The trick lies in kilometers 14 to 16. The percentages there are 6.5 to 7% on average. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Col de la Colombiere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is perhaps the most beautiful climb in this region. The 17-kilometer version from Scionzier (from the north) is definitely a challenge at an average of 6.5%. It is a beautiful climb. The trick of this col lies in the last seven kilometers. There is no meter below 7%, and with a long stretch of almost 9%, it is really hard work. A challenge nonetheless. Unfortunately, this year it is not in the Tour, but if you are in this region, this should not be missing from your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Col de la Colombi\u00e8re<\/a>, Marnaz, France<\/p>\u2022 Distance: 14.2 km, Elevation: 997 m, Average grade: 7.1 %<\/blockquote>