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Great Climbs of the Alps

Great Climbs of the Alps

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Created by Markus Neuert • Updated On: January 4, 2012

An ever growing List of some of the Classic Climbs of the Alps to be done by bicycle.

Stelvio Pass is one of Great Climbs of the Alps.

1. Stelvio Pass

9.1
(Passo dello Stelvio)
Passo dello Stelvio, Trafoi, Trentino - Alto Adige
Road · 37 tips and reviews

L'Ardoisier (.L'Ardoisier (le blog de): The Passo Stelvio is considered one of the mythical climbs in all of cycling. It was crossed by the Giro d'Italia for the first time in 1953, when Coppi beat Koblet.

Passo Del Mortirolo is one of Great Climbs of the Alps.

2. Passo Del Mortirolo

7.8
Scenic Lookout · 5 tips and reviews

L'Ardoisier (.L'Ardoisier (le blog de): The road from Mazzo di Valtellina is one of the most demanding climbs in professional road bicycle racing, having been used in the Giro d'Italia stage race many times.

Mont Ventoux is one of Great Climbs of the Alps.

3. Mont Ventoux

8.9
D974, Mont Ventoux, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Mountain · 25 tips and reviews

Markus N.Markus Neuert: Buy some candy, cheese or sausages at the summit. Best post-ride food ever!

Col du Glandon (Alt.1924m) is one of Great Climbs of the Alps.

4. Col du Glandon (Alt.1924m)

Route départementale 927, Saint-Colomban-des-Villa
Scenic Lookout · 1 tip

Markus N.Markus Neuert: Ride the Glandon on a bicycle and call yourself King/Queen of the Mountain. Chapeau!

Col du Télégraphe is one of Great Climbs of the Alps.

5. Col du Télégraphe

7.9
D902, Valloire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Mountain · 3 tips and reviews

Markus N.Markus Neuert: Ride the Telegraphe on a bicycle and call yourself King/Queen of the Mountain. Chapeau!

Col du Galibier is one of Great Climbs of the Alps.

6. Col du Galibier

6.2
D902B, Le Monêtier-les-Bains, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Mountain · 5 tips and reviews

Markus N.Markus Neuert: Ride the Galibier on a bicycle and call yourself King/Queen of the Mountain. Chapeau!

L'Alpe d'Huez is one of Great Climbs of the Alps.

7. L'Alpe d'Huez

8.9
L'Alpe d'Huez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ski Resort and Area · 27 tips and reviews

Markus N.Markus Neuert: Ride the Alpe d'Huez on a bicycle and call yourself King/Queen of the Mountain. Chapeau!

Col de lys is one of Great Climbs of the Alps.

8. Col de lys

Viù, Piemonte
Uncategorized · No tips or reviews