| Beautiful scenery |
| 9 hairpin turns |
| #50 toughest climb of Aosta Valley |
| #37 most elevation gain of Aosta Valley |
| #18 longest climb of Aosta Valley |
| #66 average steepest climb of Aosta Valley |
Glacier d'Ollomont from Aosta is a climb in the region Aosta Valley. It is 19.7km long and bridges 1007 vertical meters with an average gradient of 5.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 741. The top of the ascent is located at 1557 meters above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 8 photos.
Road names: Strada regionale per Roisan, Strada regionale per Bionaz & Strada Comunale Di Glacier
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Climb to Glassier, the dead-end of Valle di Ollomont cycled September 2023.
Considering the first 12 km are identical to the long route to Lago di Place Moulin (see CF.), leave Aosta climbing via SR17 to Porosan with some four hairpin bends, then cycle leisurely on winding road through the villages on the valley flank. Feel free to stay on the main road through Roisan (different CF route) before joining the slightly busier road downhill just before the touristy Valpelline.
After a steep climb (9％) out of this town, leave the main road (towards Lago) at the roundabout on the left to climb the side valley (5km at 8％) without any hairpins with beautiful views on the valley you just crossed.
Passing by the little church of Ollomont provides some false flat followed by 1km of murderous climbing at 10％ to Vaud. Afterwards, you reach the end on an almost straight road between alpine meadows flanked by rock massifs (including a waterfall on the left). At least if the traffic lights on the way don't stop you for snow and rock slides.
Road ends at car park in Glassier where narrow rock gorge blocks all traffic unless with backpack and mountain boots.
Practical: no traffic after Ollomont, water supply on the way, reasonable tarmac, no shade.
Beautiful reasonably tough side valley climb that you can cycle along as an extra on your way to or coming from Lago di Place Moulin.
(I did it on the way back)
Klim naar Glassier, het doodlopende eindpunt van Valle di Ollomont gefietst september 2023.
Gezien de eerste 12 km. identiek zijn aan de lange route naar Lago di Place Moulin (zie CF.), verlaat je dan ook klimmend Aosta via de SR17 naar Porosan met een viertal haarspeldbochten, om nadien rustig op kronkelende weg door de dorpjes op de valleiflank te fietsen. Blijf gerust op de hoofdweg door Roisan (afwijkend CF route) om nadien bergaf de iets drukkere weg te vervoegen net voor het toeristische Valpelline.
Na stevig uitklimmen (9％) van dit stadje verlaat je thv. de rotonde links de hoofdweg (richting Lago) om het zijdal steil op te klimmen (5km aan 8％) zonder haarspeldbochten met prachtige vergezichten op de vallei waar je net doorfietste.
Doortocht langs het kerkje van Ollomont zorgt even voor vals plat gevolgd door 1 km. moordend klimwerk aan 10％ tot Vaud. Nadien bereik je op zo goed als rechte weg tussen de alpenweiden geflankeerd door rotsmassieven (inclusief waterval links) het einde. Tenminste als het verkeerslicht onderweg je niet stopt voor sneeuw en steenlawines.
Weg eindigt op parking in Glassier waar nauwe rotskloof alle verkeer blokkeert tenzij met rugzak en bergschoenen.
Praktisch: na Ollomont geen verkeer meer, waterbevoorrading onderweg, redelijk asfalt, geen schaduw.
Prachtige redelijk zware zijdal klim die je als extra kan meefietsen op weg naar of komende van Lago di Place Moulin.
(ik deed hem op de terugweg)
Nice climb although the first part is a bit crowded with cars's. Climb runs fine and last bit it bites hard. On the way back via the same route small climb of 200mtr a 14％. That should not spoil the fun after the long descent:)
Leuke klim al is het eerste stuk wel wat druk met auto's. Klim loopt fijn en laatste stukje bijt hij even stevig door. Op de terugweg via dezelfde route klein klimmetje van 200mtr a 14％. Dat mag na de lange afdaling de pret niet drukken:)
Ascent made after climbing the Great St Bernard
Beautiful climb, not too demanding in a spectacular environment
I also recommend the ascent to the Place Moulin Lake
Val Pelline is located below the summit of the Gran Combin, which is always in front of us as we ascend from Aosta
On the way up you have a splendid panorama over the whole valley
There are fountains along the route and refreshment facilities, including at the finish.
Salita eseguita dopo aver salito il Gran San Bernardo
Bella salita non troppo impegnativa in un ambiente spettacolare
Consiglio anche di salire al Lago di Place Moulin
La Val Pelline si trova sotto la cima della Gran Combin , che salendo da Aosta è sempre davanti a noi
Salendo si ha uno splendido panorama su tutta la valle
Ci sono fontane lungo il percorso e possibilità di ristoro, anche all'arrivo.
Beautiful video's of your cycling route!
Too bad you did not continue cycling via Vaud to Glassier,another very tough steep section in beautiful natural scenery until the real end of the climb .
Prachtige video's van je fietsroute!
Spijtig dat je niet verder doorfietste via Vaud tot Glassier,nog een zeer pittig steil stuk in prachtig natuurdecor tot het echte eindpunt van de klim .
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