Lac de Mauvoisin & Chanrion grv

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On its own, the climb to the huge dam is a great ride (do-able by road bike). But adding the mountain bike adventure around the lake and then much higher makes this a top ride.

Col des Chavannes

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On the Italian side of the road up to Col du Petit St. Bernard is a side road into a long valley. Soon becoming unpaved, this road seems to go on forever, finally reaching Col des Chavannes and its majestic view of the Mont Blanc Massif.

Col de la croix de fer gravel

www.cycling-challenge.com/glacier-de-saint-sorlin-cols-nord-sud-des-lacs/

A beautiful, beautiful, mountain bike ride to two lakes and a glacier. Not crazy difficult.

Griesalp climb

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Gorges du Verdon & Route des Crêtes

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Wow, this is truly an unbelievable route. The lousy parts are great; and the best parts are as good as it gets. My only tip: if you can, try and visit in the off season as the roads get busier June through August.