Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's masterclass at Col de la Madeleine!

On Saturday August 2, 2025, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot put on a real show on the south side of the Col de la Madeleine by Montgellafrey, one of the giants of Route des Grandes Alpes®. On the offensive 8 km from the summit, she tamed the 19 km or so at an average gradient of 8% with striking authority. The result: a solo victory, 1'45'' ahead of Sarah Gigante, and as a bonus the Maillot Jaune conquered on the eve of the finish in Châtel.

This itinerary, a variant of the direct route, multiplies tight switchbacks and sustained slopes, with no real respite - apart from the crossing of Saint-François-Longchamp - up to the mythical altitude of 2,000 m. This is the Madeleine that Pauline has captured with panache!

You too can sit at the table! Find the description, map and section of this legendary ascent 👉 Col de la Madeleine - versant sud par Montgellafrey