A stunning mountain pass in France, this ride starts off in village of Villargondran, with its beautiful view of the French Alps in the background. This challenging climb passes through several picturesque villages. The road turns to gravel for about the last sixth of the ride. The ride ends near the ski chair lift. Part of this route was featured in the 2006 Tour de France’s Stage 16, 2012 Tour de France’s Stage 11, and most recently, in the 2015 Tour de France’s Stage 19.