France July 2010 - What climbs to do?

[SDF64]

A few of us are going out to watch the tour next year in the Alps (based just outside Le Bourg D’Oisans for a few days). We’ll be camping out on the Madeleine the night before the stage so will probably ride the climb on the day the pro’s do. We are also hoping to get in a couple of days riding before we head home but may not have enough time to take in all the local climbs.

So here’s the question. What climbs should we target first? The main contenders so far are as follows:


Col du Galibier
Col du Telegraphe
Col du Lautaret
Alpe d’Huez
Les Deux Alpes
Col de la Croix de Fer
Col du Glandon


I know this kind of thing is pretty much down to personal preference but would be interested to see what people think.



Cheers

 

[Tim Bennet]

Col du Galibier
Col du Telegraphe
Col du Lautaret
Alpe d’Huez
Col de la Croix de Fer
Col du Glandon

That's a good day out. (The Marmot sportive).

 

[rich p]

Unless you're going to do a huge day as Tim suggests you may need to drive some way.
You could do the Col du Telegraphe and the Galibier from St Michel de Maurienne (there and back). A classic climb.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

Are you insane????? go to holland..its flat ffs!!B)

Good luck...climb those and my hats off to you

 

[dragon72]

If you get the chance, do the Izoard from the south. Well hard-core but worth it.