Col de l'Iseran    
     
 

Le Villaron

 

Le Villaron

  The road to Bonneval is very picturesque. Le Villaron is particularly pretty.  
         
 

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  The rate of climb is steady at first, with only loose chippings making progress difficult.  
         
 

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  Col de l'Iseran, a major route at 2770m, is best from Bonneval then north to Bourg St. Maurice, you can take in the scenery up an then enjoy a very long and at times speedy descent.  
         
 

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  A plateau part way up the climb.  
         
 

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  A lot of snow as we approach the summit.  
         
 

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  The descent into Val d'Isere is great!  
         
 

Val d'Isere

 

Val d'Isere

  Time to apply the after-sun, following our first day of sunshine!