The Col du Mollard is a mountain pass[1] located between the councils of Entremont-le-Vieux and Saint-Thibaud-de-Couz in the Chartreuse Mountains[2] and culminating at 1,320 meters above sea level.
| Col du Mollard | |
|---|---|
  Col du Mollard Location of Col du Mollard | |
| Elevation | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) |
| Traversed by | D45 |
| Location | Savoie, France |
| Range | Alps |
| Coordinates | 45°29′01″N 5°52′02″E / 45.48361°N 5.86722°E |
Hike edit
The start of a hike is possible from Le Désert d'Entremont.
Tour de France edit
The pass has featured in the 2006 Tour de France, 2012 Tour de France, and most recently, 2015 Tour de France.[3]
| Year | Stage | Category | Start | Finish | Leader at the summit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 19 | 2 | Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne | La Toussuire-Les Sybelles |  Pierre Rolland (FRA)
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| 2012 | 11 | 2 | Albertville | La Toussuire-Les Sybelles | Pierre Rolland (FRA)
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| 2006 | 16 | 2 | Bourg-d'Oisans | La Toussuire |  Michael Rasmussen (DEN)
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References edit
- ^ "Col du Mollard". geol-alp.com. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
- ^ Bulletin de la Société géologique de France. La Société. 1896. pp. 237–.
- ^ "Le col du Mollard dans le Tour de France". www.ledicodutour.com (in French). Retrieved 2022-07-29.
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