Où se trouve le col de la Madeleine ?
Où se trouve le col de la Madeleine ?
Limitrophe de la commune de Montgellafrey en Maurienne et de La Léchère en Tarentaise, il est le trait d'union entre le massif de la Vanoise et celui de la Lauzière. Culminant à 1993m d'altitude, le Col de la Madeleine offre d'innombrables perspectives.
Pourquoi col de la Madeleine ?
Le Col de la Madeleine – 1993 m – permet de relier les Vallées de la Tarentaise et de la Maurienne. Il fait partie de la famille des cols hors catégorie avec ce « presque » 2000, des dénivelés conséquents – plus de 1500 m – et une longue distance pour chacun de ses versants.
Where is the Col de la Madeleine located?
- Location of Col de la Madeleine. Col de la Madeleine (el. 1,993 m.) is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the department of Savoie in France which connects La Chambre in Maurienne with La Léchère in Tarentaise.
How long does it take to climb the Col de la Madeleine?
- On both sides of the Col de la Madeleine, there are milestones every kilometre. These show the distance to the summit, the current height, and the average slope in the following kilometre. Expect to be in the saddle for at least 2 hours and plan accordingly. Towards the top, the road becomes very exposed and there’s little shelter.
Why do people love the Madeleine?
- Despite its relentless length I absolutely love the Madeleine. Its true beauty is that it makes you feel as though you’re really going on a journey, from forest green, past cascading waterfalls, over stone bridges and beyond. I always have the sense that the Madeleine guards the entrance to the high Alps, as if it’s the gatekeeper to the greats.
How long is the Col de la Colombe?
- Until the 18th century it was known as Col de la Colombe, but was renamed after a little 18th century chapel dedicated to St Madeleine. At 25 kilometres, the north side is 6 kilometres longer than the classic south side. As the profile shows, there are a few easy kilometres along the way.
