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Col De Marcieu
Of all the rides I have tried
in the Chartreuse Range, one of my favorites ( I
want to say the favorite) is following D30-C
along the east side of the plateau at half
height. This pass is the highest point on this
traverse
In order to negotiate the climb up into the precarious position between the two cliffs the road utilizes a short tunnel and a relatively gently spot in the slope. Once the traverse is reached the road actually stays in the cool forest for the majority of the time, but peridically delivers fantastic views skywards to the cliffs, as well as good far views of the Belledonne Range during clear weather. The pass itself is reached with a short climb.
The area is a trailhead and a low key ski area, as
well as a picnic ground and restaurant.
From South. (described
downwards). The traverse continues for a while
longer, just as if the pass never had happened.
The profile descends at the next possibility at
Saint Bernard. This area is quite a bit busier
than the previous part of the traverse. Closer to
Grenoble there is also more traffic now.
Instead of descending here like the profile, one
can also climb higher direction Col de Coq. I had an
amazingly clear day on this ride, and there was a
great view of Mt Blanc, resembling an iceberg in
unimaginable distance during this day of 30 plus
degrees Celsius.
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