| Col de Solaison | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A view of the Col de Solaison from the southeast, at the foot of the Rochers de Leschaux [fr]. | |
| Elevation | 1,507 metres (4,944 ft) |
| Traversed by | D186A road |
| Location | Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France |
| Range | Massif des Bornes |
| Coordinates | 46°01′55″N 6°25′19″E / 46.03183°N 6.42204°E / 46.03183; 6.42204 |
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The Col de Solaison or Plateau de Solaison is a mountain pass and Nordic skiing area located in the Massif des Bornes of the French Alps, at an average altitude of 1,507 m (4,944 ft), in the territory of the commune of Brizon, Haute-Savoie, France.
Geography
The Col de Solaison is located between the Pointe d'Andey in the north and the Rochers de Leschaux [fr] in the south. The area is dominated by pastures and many chalets, between the gorges of Bronze to the east and Borne [fr] to the west.
Sport
Skiing
The Nordic skiing area is within the commune of Brizon, at an altitude of 1,500 m (4,900 ft). The ski area allows the practice of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and biathlon.
Cycling
The Col de Solaison was the finish line for Stage 4 of the 2014 Tour de l'Avenir. Kazakh rider Ilya Davidenok won the stage. The climb was classified as first category. It has also served as a stage finish in the Critérium du Dauphiné, this time classified as hors catégorie.
| Year | Stage | Route | Distance | Stage winner | Yellow jersey | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Critérium du Dauphiné | 8 | Saint-Alban-Leysse to Col de Solaison | 137.5 km (85.4 mi) | Jonas Vingegaard | Primož Roglič | |
| 2017 Critérium du Dauphiné | 8 | Albertville to Col de Solaison | 115 km (71 mi) | Jakob Fuglsang | Jakob Fuglsang |
References
- "Plateau de Solaison". Haute-Savoie Nordic (in French). Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- "Domaine Nordic de Brison Solaison". Haute-Savoie Nordic (in French). Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- "Davidenok wins in Plateau de Solaison". Cycling News. 28 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- Farrand, Stephen (12 June 2022). "Primoz Roglic wins Critérium du Dauphiné". Cycling News. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- "Jakob Fuglsang wins Criterium du Dauphine". Cycling News. 11 June 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2024.