Reserved collars
The mountain all to yourself
The Cols réservés operation invites cycling enthusiasts and amateurs alike to enjoy a unique mountain experience. For a few hours, some of the most emblematic roads in the Hautes-Alpes will be closed to motorized traffic and entirely dedicated to cyclists.
In an exceptional natural setting, everyone can climb mythical or little-known passes in complete safety, at their own pace and with no restrictions. Whether you come for the sporting challenge, the pleasure of riding or simply to enjoy the scenery, these events offer a different, friendly way of exploring the mountains.
A mainstay of Hautes-Alpes cycle tourism for almost 30 years, the Cols réservés operation, initiated in 1997 by the Hautes-Alpes department, is run in coordination with the Development Agency and the region’s tourist offices.
Cols réservés are open to all, free of charge and with no registration required. The atmosphere is friendly, sometimes lively and gourmet (with refreshments of local produce), always convivial.
The 2026 calendar
30/05 Col du Noyer
05/31 Montée d’Orcières
07/06 Pré de Madame Carle
06/14 Col de Foureyssasse
06/28 Montée de Puy Saint Vincent
07/01 Col de l’Échelle
07/02 Col de l’Izoard
03/07 Col Agnel
12/07 Col de Manse
15/07 Col du Granon
16/07 Col du Galibier
16/07 Montée de Risoul
21/07 Col de Perty
22/07 Montée du Colombis
28/07 Montée de Chabre
29/07 Col de Pommerol
04/08 Col du Galibier
05/08 Col du Noyer
06/08 Col de l’Izoard
07/08 Montée de Céüse
12/08 Col du Granon
18/08 Montée de Risoul
19/08 Col de Gleize
20/08 Col de Moissière
21/08 Montée d’Orcières
06/09 Agnel pass
To find out more about each date, contact your local tourist office.
Highlights
Grand Cols Tour
Organized by the Hautes Vallées, Serre Chevalier and Guillestrois-Queyras tourist offices, the Tournée des Grands Cols offers a unique experience: a series of legendary Hautes-Alpes passes over a short period of time. Scheduled at short intervals, these events give cyclists the chance to take up a real challenge, by successively covering some of the department’s most beautiful peaks.
From the Galibier to the Izoard, via the Granon, everyone can organize their own route and experience several exceptional climbs, in ideal conditions, without motorized traffic. A rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of the great Alpine passes.
Avant Tour Challenge
Ride in the footsteps of the greats! For the Fête du Tour on May 30 and 31, 2026, the Col du Noyer and the Ascent d’Orcières link up to offer cyclists a unique experience at the heart of the routes that will be taken by the Tour de France riders in July.
Over two days, take up the challenge of these emblematic climbs and experience the thrill of the Tour before its time.
Join the “Challenge Avant Tour” on Strava and be among the top 20 finishers in Orcières. A special Tour de France 2026 Hautes-Alpes cycling jersey is at stake.
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