Col de Solaison
| Col de Solaison | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A view of the Col de Solaison from the southeast, at the foot of the Rochers de Leschaux. | |
  Col de Solaison Location within Alps | |
| Elevation | 1,507 metres (4,944 ft) |
| Traversed by | D186A road |
| Third Approach | |
| 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 |
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 in the south. The area is dominated by pastures and many chalets, between the gorges of Bronze to the east and Borne 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).[1] The ski area allows the practice of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and biathlon.[2]
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.[3] 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 (HC). It also served as the finish line for final stage of the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, where Isaac del Toro secured the stage and overall victory.
It hosted the Tour de France for the first time in 2026. The climb, classified as HC and labeled as Plateau de Solaison, served as the finish for Stage 15.
| Year | Stage | Route | Distance | Stage winner | Yellow jersey | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tour de France | 15 | Champagnole to Plateau de Solaison | 183.9 km (114.3 mi) | Remco Evenepoel | Tadej Pogačar | [4] |
| 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 8 | Beaufort to Col de Solaison | 120.1km
(74.6 mi) |
Isaac del Toro | Isaac del Toro | [5] |
| 2022 Critérium du Dauphiné | 8 | Saint-Alban-Leysse to Col de Solaison | 137.5 km (85.4 mi) | Jonas Vingegaard | Primož Roglič | [6] |
| 2017 Critérium du Dauphiné | 8 | Albertville to Col de Solaison | 115 km (71 mi) | Jakob Fuglsang | Jakob Fuglsang | [7] |
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.
- ↑ "History for Evenepoel, Tragedy for Vingegaard". Amaury Sport Organisation. 2026-07-19. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
- ↑ "Isaac del Toro claims overall title with second consecutive mountaintop victory at Plateau de Solaison". Cyclingnews. 2026-06-14. Retrieved 2026-07-08.
- ↑ 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.