Grand Alps, Col Aravis, Part 17, France

Part 17 of the Route des Grandes Alpes (Great Alpine Road), the ultimate cycling dream. Mountain pass in the Alps, 1,486m. Part of the TdF. The climbing portion is about 11 km long, altitude gain is 446m with the average grade of 5.6%. Ride starts with descendong from Col Aravis to the village of Flumet. At the village of Flumet the climb starts and it is quite steep for the first kilometer and half, averaging 6%. There is a short break after the initial steeper section where you will descend for about 1km. After that the real climb starts with little respite. The grade varying between 5% an 8%. There is a short 8% section. The road winds up between farms, chalets and orchards with the beautiful mountain view when approaching the pass. After that you will get a well deserved rest descending down to the village of Saint-Jean-de Sixst.

This ride is available in 4K.

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