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Col des Saisies from Villard-sur-Doron is a climb in the region Savoie. It is 9.4 mi long and bridges 3245 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 690. The top of the ascent is located at 5440 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 12 photos.
Road name: Routes des Saisies, D218b
3.0 by CromagnonThis is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.Among the many roads that climb to the Col des Saisies, this one seems to be the official one... In any case, on this D218b, you are graced with mile markers that read "Col des Saisies" and not "Signal de Bisanne". If I've understood correctly, this version of the Col des Saisies is poorly marked because of too much traffic. I took it on Thursday afternoon, and to be honest, it was perfectly bearable. It's true that there are a few trucks, a few cars and quite a few... read more
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Among the many roads that climb to the Col des Saisies, this one seems to be the official one... In any case, on this D218b, you are graced with mile markers that read "Col des Saisies" and not "Signal de Bisanne".
If I've understood correctly, this version of the Col des Saisies is poorly marked because of too much traffic. I took it on Thursday afternoon, and to be honest, it was perfectly bearable. It's true that there are a few trucks, a few cars and quite a few bikers. Yes, this is the Route des Grandes Alpes. And cyclists aren't the only ones who appreciate it. I don't know what the situation is like in July, but on this June 11, I wasn't bothered by unbearable traffic.
The road is good. The scenery is pleasant without being breathtaking. The gradients aren't breathtaking either. A rolling pass, never heavy, which even offers a descent at the junction for Hauteluce.
The resort of Les Saisies is made up of pretty chalets. Architects on drugs and crooked speculators have not been invited to crack down. Cows graze serenely in front of the lift tunnels. Long may it last.
Parmi les nombreuses routes qui grimpent au col des Saisies, celle-ci semble être l’officielle… En tout cas, sur cette D218b, on est gratifié de bornes kilométriques qui indiquent « Col des Saisies » et non « Signal de Bisanne ».
Si j’ai bien compris, si cette version du Col des Saisies est mal notée, c’est en raison d’une trop importante circulation automobile. Je l’ai empruntée ce jeudi après midi et honnêtement, c’était parfaitement supportable. C’est vrai que l’on croise quelques camions, des voitures et pas mal de motards. Bah oui, c’est la Route des Grandes Alpes. Et les cyclistes ne sont pas les seuls à l’apprécier. J’ignore ce qu’est la situation au mois de juillet, mais, ce 11 juin, je n’ai pas été gêné par un trafic insoutenable.
La route est bonne. Les paysages sont agréables sans être à couper le souffle. Les pourcentages non plus ne coupent pas le souffle. Un col roulant, jamais lourd qui offre même une descente au niveau de l’intersection pour Hauteluce.
La station des Saisies est constituée de jolis chalets. Les architectes sous drogues et les spéculateurs véreux n’ont pas été invités à sévir. Les vaches paissent sereinement devant les tunnels des remontées mécaniques. Pourvu que ça dure.
This version of the Col des Saisies is a reasonable and regular climb. Despite being on the south face, there is still some shade on the first part of the D218b. The main drawback of this climb is the heavy traffic during the tourist season, which is very extensive in Les Saisies. The road is quite good on the first section and the surface is excellent after the junction with the D70 from Hauteluce. This route is best taken from Beaufort for a quieter first section. The second part, shared by the two variants, offers magnificent views of the Mont Blanc massif.
Cette version du col des Saisies est d'un pourcentage raisonnable et régulier. Malgré que l'on est en face sud, on peut malgré tout trouver un peu d'ombre sur la première partie de la D218b. Le principal défaut de cette montée est la circulation très importante en saison touristique, qui est très étendue aux Saisies. La route est plutôt bonne sur le premier tronçon et le revêtement est ensuite excellent après la jonction avec la D70 arrivant d'Hauteluce. Préférer cet itinéraire au départ de Beaufort pour plus de tranquillité dans la première partie. La deuxième partie commune aux deux variantes nous fait profiter d'une vue magnifique sur le massif du Mont Blanc.
the first part of climb to turn off to hauteluce is rather dull and full of trucks cars and motorbikes when i rode it this morning (13/6/24). after hauteluce the scenery is better with nice views and expansive fields full of wildflowers. col des saisies had a few cafes/ restaurants open which was great tho it’s just a ski resort, no views. descent via D123 was exciting, no traffic and not too bad surface.
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