Col du Granon
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Col du Granon (el. Script error: No such module "convert".) is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the department of Hautes-Alpes in France. A narrow tarmac road winds steeply up the southern approach. Gravel roads continue beyond the pass, in a military training zone.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
It hosted the highest ever mountain-top stage finish in the Tour de France—once only—in 1986, until the 2011 Tour de France, that had a finish in the Col du Galibier, at Script error: No such module "convert". of altitude. Eduardo Chozas of Spain won the stage after a long lone breakaway.
During the 2022 Tour de France Team Jumbo-Visma launched a relentless attack against two-time defending champion Tadej Pogačar, using Wout van Aert, Christophe Laporte and Primož Roglič, which allowed Jonas Vingegaard to seize the yellow jersey. Like LeMond in 1986, Vingegaard would defend his lead for the rest of the race.[1]
Description
Two roads lead to the pass at Script error: No such module "convert".. The D234T climbs Script error: No such module "convert". with a 9% average gradient from Saint-Chaffrey at an altitude of Script error: No such module "convert".. From the east a dirt road to the military pass at Val-des-Prés climbs Script error: No such module "convert". at almost 7% gradient.
Tour de France – stage finishes
| Year | Stage | Category | Start of stage | Distance (km) | Stage Winner | Leader in general classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 | H | Albertville | 152 | Template:Flagathlete | Template:Flagathlete |
| 1986 | 17 | H | Gap | 190 | Template:Flagathlete | Template:Flagathlete |
See also
- List of highest paved roads in Europe
- List of mountain passes
- Ouvrage Col du Granon, part of the Alpine Line fortifications of southeastern France
References
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