The 3D relief map: the finest souvenir of your mountain pass

You have tamed Alpe d'Huez, crossed the Galibier or conquered the Croix de Fer. Once the emotion of the summit has passed, how can you keep a tangible record of the feat? More and more cyclists are choosing a unique object: the 3D relief map of their pass, a faithful replica of the climbed terrain, to display at home like a true trophy.

What is a 3D relief map?

This is a three-dimensional topographic reproduction from the col, to scale: the valleys, slopes and summit are sculpted in relief, and the route of the climb is highlighted. Unlike a simple photo or a jersey, the 3D map restores the real-world geography of the climb — you can feel at your fingertips the hairpin bends and the gradients that made the legs suffer.

A meaningful souvenir for the cyclist

Every mountain pass has its personality, and the raised-relief map reveals it: the concentrated steepness of’Oz-en-Oisans, the long climb in altitude of the Galibier, or the 21 iconic bends of the’Alpe d'Huez. It's an object that tells a personal story, much more expressive than a standard trinket, and a wonderful trigger for memories with every glance.

Customise your card with your performance

The real plus is the personalisation: many cards can be engraved with your name, the date and your time. The map then becomes the sole trace of your climb — ideal after a challenge like the’Oisans Col Series or a Marmot finished. It is also a original gift for a passionate cyclist, surely different from anything they already own.

Where can you find the 3D map of your collar?

The legendary mountain passes of Oisans are available as a raised relief map on an oak base, made in France, at 3D Mountain : Alpe d'Huez, Cross of Iron, Galibier and others. And if your pass doesn't have its own dedicated map yet, a fully customised 3D map allows you to reproduce any climb from its GPX track — the very one you will find on each of our fact sheets.

Frequently asked questions

Can you make a 3D map of any mountain pass?

Yes: beyond the cols available as a dedicated model, a custom map can reproduce any climb from a GPX file.

Can the map be personalised with my finish time?

Yes, most models can be engraved with your name, the date and your time, making it a truly unique keepsake.

Is this a good gift idea for a cyclist?

Definitely: it is an original, decorative and meaningful item, perfect for marking a climbed col or a successfully met challenge.

Find the GPX track and the profile of your mountain pass on the Oisans mountain passes page, enough to create the 3D map of your finest climb.

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