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In the heart of the Swiss Alps, local guide Alain Rumpf takes us through his favourite rides in the We join Rumpf and his riding friend Valérie Pellissier on a 21km ride, ascending part of the way up towards the amazing, challenging mountain pass, the Col de la Croix. For the full story visit http://bit.ly/3cPp7QV
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