Col de la Madeleine (Feissons) - Cycling Inspiration & Education
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- From the north the Col de la Madeleine is a daunting prospect. Over 26 kilometres in length and climbing up to 2,000 metres elevation certainly doesn’t take an Einstein brain to work out it’s a serious test for both body and mind. Back in 2013 this was climb number 5 out of 16 during “Les Alpes” (a non-stop personal challenge to traverse the French Alps from Évian-les-Bains to Nice). Although I had to tackle the Col de la Colombière, Col des Aravis and Col de Saisies beforehand all of my attention was on the Madeleine. Mentally, this was the point that I’d focused on, where I’d tricked myself into believing that this is where the ride really began.
Despite its relentless length I absolutely love the Madeleine. Its true beauty is that it makes you feel as though you’re really going on a journey, from forest green, past cascading waterfalls, over stone bridges and beyond. I always have the sense that the Madeleine guards the entrance to the high Alps, as if it’s the gatekeeper to the greats. Make it over its summit and the whole world opens up to reveal a playground of peaks including the Glandon, Croix de Fer and Galibier. What a legend, as a cyclist you really can’t ask for more.
Start: Feissons sur Isère
Length: 26.3km
Summit: 2,000m
Elevation gain: 1,585m
Average gradient: 6.2%
Max gradient: 11.5%
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You are one of the very few of my CZcams subscriptions that I smile when I see them arrive...chapeau!
I was thinking the same thing. I actually have to be alone every time I watch a Col video for the first time to take it all in !
Brilliant! We'll do our best to keep them coming!
This has got to be one of your best filmed videos yet. Music was fantastic too. I agree - this is why we all love cycling!
Cheers Ben!
Its not often that you see a video with ABSOLUTELY no 'dislikes'......
Just proves you guys must be doing everything right!
p tay Thank you! We hope that folk can get something from our videos, maybe pick up a few tips on their favourite mountains or just feel a little more motivate to get out and enjoy the day on their bike. Thanks for your support. Mike
One of today's climbs in the Dauphine Libere. Will be watching TV, fantastic sport event
Looks tough but awesome, another on the list. Great video Mike.
the scenery are very awesome !! like it so much !!
Fantastic video. Thanks Mike and the rest of the team for doing such an awesome job. Keep it up!
G7777PL1 Our pleasure, thanks so much for watching! Mike
This has completed the set of videos of all the cols I will be climbing this summer.
The production on ALL of your videos is fantastic, second to none. The fact that you have done Q&A sessions and you reply to comments on your videos just shows how much you put into these videos.
I for one am VERY grateful. Thank you.
But, like someone else has said, 6 mins???? Please dont leave as much film in the editing booth. Let us see it! 😜
Plus, thanks to a reply from you, Mike, on a comment on one of the videos, I order a OneLifeID wrist thing with all my details. Cracking idea, not seen them before.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Great to hear we've covered all the climbs you'll be conquering this summer! Fear not, we always try to do our best to bring you as much mountain goodness as we can. Stay tuned for more :-)
Did this climb last year in driving rain..it was still a great ride up..love these col vids!
Thanks for giving us such a great summit. You are fantastic
You are very welcome Ricardo. Thank you for watching! M
I did this one last July prior to doing La Marmotte. Relentless, it just goes on and on. Patience is all I can say. Descend down the other side and you have your choice of Col du Glandon or swing through the valley and head up Col du Telegrahpe and Col du Galibier.
Yet another classic !! Mike - thanks!
lee a dorney Thanks Lee!
Excellent video again Mike. Like the others above I eagerly await new uploads. This makes excellent viewing whilst on the indoor trainer that I'm spending a lot of time on in the Sydney winter!
Hope it helps pass the time and keep the legs turning! Allez, allez, allez!!
Awesome video again. Can't wait to head to France this summer and conquer some of these myself.
You are in for a real treat! Good luck!!
Epic ride Mike. I did this beautiful climb last year on my Alp journey as well. It is as every bit as you said it is.
It was amazing to be able to see Mont Blanc from the top of the Madeleine in the distance.
Absolutely. Seeing the great Mont Blanc in the distance is beyond words! Just so good!
Has to be the best vid yet Mike. Just beautiful cinematography and another climb that makes me wish I live in France... stunning just stunning... feeling all wistful now ;oD
Thank you. Hopefully some of our videos will whisk you away to the mountains at a push of a button. Appreciate your support. M
I love the climb and very scenic route.
Grandioso espectáculo, la naturaleza circundante. Especialmente invita a la reflexión y a la meditación. Y más si es a bordo de una bicicleta. Gracias y Saludos.
Fantastic piece of work and art here! Really felt like a feel good gorgeous climb.
It definitely is a feel good climb!
Just beautifull and inspirational . Thanks for making this videos and increase our passion for cycling
valentin lopez puche You're more than welcome Valentin :-)
Great video & motivation! Last week I did my last long training ride(275km in rain and horrible winds) before Styrkeproven in two weeks. I feel ready but it will be a hard ride.
Good luck Staffan. Keep the faith and ride safe. Mike
It is just amazing to see that no one is around when you shoot the images.
sadly enough the whole world is on the slopes whenever we decide to climb these beautiful cols.
Waiting for sun and holiday now.
+eric.judith Vugt It makes a big difference at what time of the day and year you ride the climbs. Middle of the day in the height of summer and some can be much busier as you know. Roll on sunshine!
Absolutely fantastic video The Col Collective , what a beautiful route...the greenery around and then the snow capped mountains and the brown and yellow colours of mountains...the nature is so much more bigger than us...Thanks for bringing it to us with awesome video edits and serene music to go with :) .... Loved the fact that you captured those moments where you enjoyed the surroundings and that it was not just about the ride...Beautiful work....One little query ...the turn you took at 0:40 and 4:50 was same right? Just asking...Cheers :)
Thank you for your appreciation Rahul! Yep they're the same bend. The intro turn at 40 seconds was hopefully to whet the appetite from the start. Such an amazing climb, absolutely love it! Stay well. Mike
did it a few years ago in L'Etape - but as I was under stress, could not "enjoy" as this video suggests. Would like to go back and do it again!
Gran video. Imagen y música a un gran nivel.
Makes me wish I could teleport myself to there...
José Dias Pinto Fantastic! That's what we like to hear! :-)
Another Masterpiece. My next oil will be Muc-Off :-)
A fine choice Rob! :-)
Superb cinematography, as usual, from the Col Collective. If you would only make these videos twice as long, or longer still!
Maybe in the future we'll have an opportunity to make longer productions too. I'd love to! M
Check out the climb Col de la Madeleine on RouteYou: www.routeyou.com/route/view/1331136/racefietsroute/climb-to-col-de-la-madeleine-from-aigueblanche.en
gorgeous climb... one thinks of the madeleine as the appetizer to the galibier in the TdF, but it's clearly a spectacular french entrée of its own.
It certainly is! Madeleine has a whole personality of its own!
Mike Cotty don't know if you've done villard reculas yet.... the backside of alpe d'huez... not that long but quiet & beautiful. keep the videos coming mate! cheers.
Yep, I rode it a few years back (not filmed it though). You're right, a true beauty. M
Mike Cotty btw, nice drone camera work on this video... looks like a spielberg production!
edward kriege The Madeleine should rather be a delicious dessert !
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeleine_(cake)
Carapaz conquered it .. Tour de France 2020 ... 🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪 🇨 💪💪💪💪
Superb film, as ever, simply love the cinematography and the music, I assume you must use a drone for the aerials? the shots colour match brilliantly with the rest of the film, not easy.
PS nice riding too Mr Cotty, also not easy!
Cheers Nick! Yep, a little drone action always brings a big smile to our faces! :-)
Hey Mike, sensational video as usual mate. I love the music at the start of the vid, any chance you can let us all in on what it is? Shazam doesn't come up with anything! Keep the vids rolling in champ! Ride safe, Cheers.
Super happy you enjoyed the vid (and the tunes!) I'll do some digging on the start track (I'm away from the computer at the mo). Nearly all of our music comes from various libraries of non-commercial audio which unfortunately means it's not on things like iTunes and (as I've now learnt) Shazzam. Thanks for your support. Mike
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i live here ! 💪
Do you plan on doing any videos outside Italy or France? Best cycling channel on youtube!
Ciaran Mac Parland Definitely! We're planning many mountains from many countries (just have to start somewhere). Super happy to hear you're enjoying the vids! Peace, Mike
I will be on the Madeleine in 3 weeks, any tips!?
+Charlie Newman Lucky man! Keep hydrated, be mindful of your pacing (if it feels like you're going too slow at the bottom you probably have the pacing right) take a deep breath and enjoy the views!
how many paved mountains there are in France?
Many, many, many to explore!! Yipeeee!
like 100 maybe? I would love it if you climb Mount Evans in Colorado, I am myself moving to that state permanently and can't wait the to tackle the 14,000 feet peak
***** Wow, sounds like you're going to have a lot of good riding out there! We're hoping to head on out there ourselves sometime soon!
Do Angliru!
It's on our list so hopefully we can make that happen. M
With the amount of unnecessary slowmo footage used here, I think this was probably directed by John Woo.
In not sure it was all slo-mo, I think that was my actual speed! ;-)
Too many motorists!
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