Loop 3: Col de l'Izoard via Case Déserte – Queyras Mountains

It's a great classic of the Tour de France to which I invite you during this loop of almost 99 kilometers.

Many legendary cyclists have competed on the slopes leading to the Col d'Izoard, and this, from the beginning of the history of the great loop. Note that the Izoard has also been used since 1990 by Embrunman triathletes, one of the toughest competitions in this sport.

If you're curious, don't hesitate to visit the cycling relay and a cycling museum at the top.

I made the choice to take you up through the Casse Déserte so that you can fully enjoy the incredible lunar landscapes of the place.

You then descend to Briançon, which you reach halfway.

Then, you follow the Durance and pass near the Ecrins National Park. Le Villaret, Saint-Crépin and Mont-Dauphin follow one another, before returning to Guillestre, your starting point.