Route:

The Lomonds Where: Villard-Reymond Start/ Finish: Le Bourg-d’Oisans - Isère Department – France Distance: 18 miles, 3,268ft ascent Details: Scot’s route from Bourg d’Oisans is a little known route in the area. The majority of cyclists make their way to Alpe d’Huez on the other side of the valley, leaving this little gem peaceful and quiet. One of the main attractions is it is virtually traffic free – in 18 miles Scot and his colleague were passed by three cars. The route leaves north from Bourg d’Oisans on the D1091, before quickly turning left on to the D526 and towards the Ornon valley. After a few kilometres there is a left turn, signposted Villard-Reymond, which takes you on a delightful climb to a picturesque village. The descent from the summit is initially on gravel tracks with steep drops on your left (and no safety barrier) until you reach another little village of Villard-Notre Damé Lafond. There is a fast, winding descent before you reach several, very dark, unlit tunnels – you will need good lights here to see the road ahead, before you reach Bourg d’Oisans