Col d'Ornon (1367m)
This is a pleasant climb, good to use as your ‘first col’ in the area, it’s never too steep, has a reliable road surface and has an ascent of only 650m, half the climbing compared to Alpe D’Huez and a perfect climb for tired legs. At the top of the Col there are a couple of Gites where you can buy drinks and get something to eat; a good place to stop for a little while before coming back down or alternatively heading on down the valley towards the Col de la Morte.
Throughout the climb you very much remain in the valley and this gives the climb a slightly intimidating feel. You can turn off part way up to the village of Villard Reymond for a slightly harder ride. This climb tops out at 1600m with a few steeper sections.
This is the first and easiest Col tackled in the Marco Pantani Sportive ride (now known as the Granfondo Les Deux Alpes), a race that takes place every year from the nearby ski resort of Les Deux Alpes.
| Distance Travelled from Allemont | 15km |
| Maximum Altitude | 1367m |
| Minimum Altitude | 710m |
| Average Gradient | 5.8% |
| Maximum Gradient | 8.6% |
We will always try to work around your schedule. As a small specialist tour operator exclusively providing luxury holidays to Vaujany, we have the flexibility often missing from larger companies.
Be it to organise a quick second break, a weekend get-away for a large group or perhaps a corporate weekend, we can tailor make a break that meets all your requirements.
We've partnered with The Chalet Chef to make hosting memorable evening an absolute breeze. Their chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish.
Cycling in the French Alps and Oisans area is a wonderful experience. Riding out of Vaujany every morning whether to train or compete, is like riding through the annals of cycling history.
There's nothing quite like a good pair of shoes, and bicycles work in a similar way; a good well-adjusted bike to suit your body type and riding ability will make you ride more comfortably, last longer and roll faster.
Skiing season over? Not a chance I hear you say! Think again - You can ski in the summer in the French Alps, no need to put away that precious ski gear.
