Col de Granon - 2413 metres
Unless you have good off-road tyres or a mountain bike, the climb to the Col de Granon ends at the Col. It is possible to descend to Val des Prés but the road is a dirt track. Across the valley and south of the Col de Granon, there are impressive views of the Ecrins massif and the Serre Chevalier ski runs.
See August 2002
Southern Ascent
| Start town : | Briançon |
| Starting Altitude : | 1315 metres |
| Distance : | 17 kilometres |
| Vertical Climb : | 1120 metres |
| Gradient : | 9.2% average - 11% maximum
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| Comments : |
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The early kilometres on the Col de Granon. |
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Looking towards the Serre Chevalier ski area. |
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Climbing on the northern side of the valley. |
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The view south from the Col de Granon. |
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The view north from the Col de Granon, with only a dirt track to ride on if you continue towards Val-des-Pres. |
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Views when descending the Col de Granon. |
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Views of the Ecrins massif when descending the Col de Granon. |
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Views towards the Serre Chevalier ski area when descending the Col de Granon. |
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The Col de Granon. |
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A lone cyclist descends the Col de Granon. |
