The Great Road Climbs of the Southern Alps

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The second volume in the series of Rapha Guides, the Great Road Climbs of the Southern Alps continues our journey along the roads and cols of Europe. Written by Graeme Fife with the photography of Pete Drinkell, the book captures the beauty and intrigue of the southern regions of the Alps, exploring climbs and roads steeped in the history of road racing and beyond.

Moving from the Col d'Izoard, close to the French-Italian border and over the mighty Cime de la Bonette, the book then encounters Mont Ventoux in Provence, a trip across the border to Italy and then through the central southern Alps to finish on the Riviera.

As well as full bleed, double-page images, the book features hand-illustrated maps and col profiles. Fife's narrative, crafted with lashings of historical references, cultural observations and road racing snapshots is matched by the powerful photography of Drinkell.

Climbs featured include:

Colle d'Agnello
Cime de la Bonette
Colle della Maddalena
Col de Vars
Col d'Izoard
Colle della Lombarda
Mont Ventoux
Col des Champs
Col de la Cayolle
Col d'Allos
Col de la Couillole
Col de Buis
La Madone d'Utelle
Col de Turini
Poggio
Col de la Madone