Col de la Croix de Fer (2067m)

This pass has featured in the Tour de France 15 times since its first pass in 1947. It can be climbed either way from the north (as in the 2008 Tour de France) it is a 29.5 km climb or as most of our guests do from the south up through Allemont approximately 40 km from our base at Bourg d'Oisans (total climb approximately 30km). The climb is never particularly steep, the views are stunning and there is a great cafe at the top to refuel before cycling on or returning to Bourg d'Oisans.

For those guests who do not want to do the complete 80km ride we can arrange a drop off and pick up at Le Rivier d'Allemont and for the more energetic you can also take in the Col du Glandon and carry on round La Marmotte route or return back to the Col de la Croix de Fer.