Col d'Izoard | CRF 1000L Africa Twin | Engine Sound Only | 4K

Описание: Often overlooked among France’s great Alpine climbs, the Col d’Izoard lives in the shadow of Galibier, Ventoux, and Tourmalet. With little traffic importance, it is bypassed easily via the Durance valley—yet that is precisely why it remains a quiet, almost secret favorite.

The ascent shifts from open pine forest to dramatic switchbacks carved into wild, broken rock, culminating in the lunar landscape of the Casse Déserte on the southern side. Steep ramps well into double-digit gradients make it a serious sporting challenge, and it is unusually rider-friendly, featuring a continuous bike lane along the entire road. The southern approach passes through the Combe du Queyras gorge and lies fully within a regional nature park.

Near the summit, a small monument honors Fausto Coppi and Louison Bobet, both multiple Tour de France winners whose first overall victories are tied to the Izoard. Coppi’s breakthrough came in 1949 after a decisive alliance with his rival Gino Bartali. Bobet followed in 1953 with a dominant solo ride, cheered on roadside by Coppi himself, who would later win the world championship that same year.

Chapters:
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00:00 – Start of the climb in Cervières, France
03:46 – Beginning of the ascent, first hairpin bends
10:37 – Reaching the tree line, first panoramic mountain views
12:43 – Summit of the mountain pass
14:18 – Descent on the south side with sweeping alpine views
17:11 – Monumento Coppi–Bobet stone memorial

Locations:
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Start of the video: Cervières, France
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End of the video: Arvieux, France
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My bike and equipment:
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Bike: Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 DCT
Tires: Metzeler Karoo 4
Bike-Protection: Hepco Becker engine and tank guards
Bags: Mosko Moto Backcountry Pannier Kit with Touratech side case carrier
Camera: GoPro Hero 7 Black with GoPro 3,5mm mic adapter.
Microphone: DJI Lavalier Mic
Helmet: Shoei Hornet ADV
Sunglasses: JULBO - Stream Reactiv Performance S1-3
Jacket: Spidi Hard Track Pro H2Out
Trousers: Spidi Stretch Tex