In 2015 it was included in 2 stages: stage 19 via the Col du Glandon from la Chambre and stage 20 from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.The latter stage was the result of an alteration, since the original stage route over the Télégraphe / Galibier was blocked because a landslide had made descending the Lautaret unsafe.
A breathtaking panoramic view!
Before over the Col du Mollard. A great route, because there is relatively little traffic. The Col du Glandon boasts a splendid view over the Col de la Madeleine, with Mont Blanc as a backdrop. And so you can enjoy the beautiful landscape at the Col de la Croix de Fer. Col de la Croix de Fer - Lac Blanc is a 8.9 mile loop trail located near Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Therefore, if necessary, save power before. Thus, the tourist flows at this pass are significantly lower than, for example, the eastern parallel pass Col du Galibier. The Col du Glandon (1924 m) and the Col de la Croix de Fer (2064 m) are 2 km apart and form the border between Isère and Savoie, between Oisans and Maurienne.
Nevertheless, in any case worth the trip to one of the famous mountains of the Tour de France.Don't try it today (or any of the other high alp passes). The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from April until October. Col de la Croix de Fer in the Rhône-Alpes is a beautiful beast of a mountain, usually tackled from the alpine town of Bourg d’Oisans. It was preceded by the climb up the Madeleine (from Feissons-sur-Isère) and even while I Steven Herrick, author of Baguettes and Bicycles, has this first-hand account of cycling Col de la Croix de Fer.. Steven Herrick in front of Barrage de Grand'maison en route to the summit of Col de la Croix de Fer. Ambitious cyclists can also use it as a prelude to l'Alpe d'Huez. Col de la Croix de Fer (English: Pass of the Iron Cross) (el.
They are all closed because of snow! Grab a well deserved coffee at the summit and reflect on the fantastic views.Does not count as a self-contained summit navigation, if you come from the Col du Glandon.
The Croix de Fer has featured in the Tour de France 17 times since 1947, most recently in 2017. In 2015 it was included in 2 stages: stage 19 via the Col du Glandon from la Chambre and stage 20 from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. In stage 18, the climb from Rochetaillée was included too, but that took the left turn over the Glandon…There are a few flatter sections in the route, totaling some 9 kilometers, including just over 100 meters of Just past the last and longest of a series of 3 tunnels, you can make a little – scenic – detour, by taking the right turn over the D80B, direction Saint-Jean-d’Arves (la Tour / la Chal) / “Route Panoramique”, rejoining the “classic” route at Malcrozet.At the time, it had only just opened up, but the summit was snow covered and freezing cold, the descent a menace to anyone’s health.Still, the views higher up are fantastic and this climb should be on your “to do” list.From there it’s 27.5 kilometer in length, with a moderate average gradient of 4.7%. Le col de la Croix de Fer a aussi été gravi lors de la 20 ème étape du Tour 2015, Modane - Alpe-d'Huez.
Today I cycled up the Col du Glandon and the Col de la Croix de Fer (23 km climb and about 5,000 feet vertical) to watch the second huge Alps stage in the Tour de France. That year the Croix de Fer was preceded by the Glandon and then riders went over the Télégraph and the Galibier before finishing in Briançon. Le col de la Croix de Fer a été escaladé lors de la 19 ème étape du Tour de France : 2015, St-Jean-de-Maurienne - La Toussuire-Les Sybelles.