| | Climbing in the Pyrénées often involves farm animals. | |
| | | Open pastures line climbs like the little known Horquette. | |
| | | The views from a summit are all the reward you ever need. | |
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| | Flat farm roads are ideal for warm up or recovery rides. | |
| | | The Tourmalet is one of the toughest area climbs. | |
| | | Climbs can be mastered with endurance, desire and good gearing. | |
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| | The views from the Aubisque are exquisite. | |
| | | At the top of the world and in the middle of nowhere. | |
| | | Annecy is a beautiful base for a week of Alpine cycling. | |
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| | You're never alone on a classic climb. | |
| | | The Alps offer some of the steepest challenges. | |
| | | Some make climbing look more like flying! | |
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| | The Col des Mouilles is a nice "warm up" to the Alps. | |
| | | Yes even the smaller climbs count! | |
| | | Each switchback brings a new reward to those who climb. | |
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| | Climbing towards the Cols de Saisis and Aravis. | |
| | | Col de la Madeleine is beautifully long and tough. | |
| | | The Nesque Gorge is a perfect intro to Provencal climbing. | |
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| | The short Brantes climb puts the Ventoux in perspective. | |
| | | Then there is the Giant of Provence - Mont Ventoux | |
| | | The obligatory "before" picture... | |
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| | Simpson's memorial puts the climbing in perspective. | |
| | | There is nothing quite like the Ventoux's lunar landscape. | |
| | | The final 200 meters is insultingly steep. | |
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| | Mont Ventoux is a regular stop for the annual Dauphine Libere. | |
| | | The view from atop Mont Ventoux. | |
| | | Every successful climb should be celebrated. | |
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