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The Club des Cent Cols brings together people who are passionate about mountains, freedom and adventure by bike. More than just a list of passes, it's a state of mind! On this page, you'll find all the information you need to join us.
The Club is...
- An association of mountain bikingfounded in 1972, brings together cyclists from all over the world united by their love of climbing.
- A philosophy based on discovery, conquering mythical or lesser-known passes and exploring valleys rich in history and culture.
- A personal challenge consisting of cycling over at least one hundred different mountain passes, including five at an altitude of over 2,000 metres, to become a member of the brotherhood.
- A wide range of cycling activities: road bikes, gravel bikes, mountain bikes, tandems or handbikes, as long as the effort is made using muscle power alone.
- A community that values simplicity, friendship, sharing a common passion and exchanging information on routes and passes to discover.
- Access to resources such as mountain pass catalogues, permanent tours, brevets and challenges to enhance your mountain biking experience.
... and what the Club is not
- A club reserved for an elite group of cyclists, it is open to anyone who shares the love of mountain biking and wants to take on the challenge of a hundred passes.
- A competition: here, there are no stopwatches or records to beat. The emphasis is on the pleasure of discovery and personal achievement, not on sporting performance.
- An activity reserved for the initiated: the club is open to all cycling enthusiasts, whatever their age or level.
- A simple collection: crossing a pass also means discovering unique panoramas, sharing convivial moments and immersing yourself in the cultural richness of the regions you cross.
- A rigid structure imposing specific routes; each member is free to choose their own routes and the passes they wish to climb, in compliance with the "Rules of the Game".
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Annual subscription
Active members Between 1 October and 31 January, active members must send their list and notify their regional representative (DT) of their membership renewal: see the representatives page. The annual membership fee applies to the calendar year, from 1 January to 31 December. The annual fee, unchanged since 2019, is set at
Find out more about Club des Cent Cols
Our club aims to bring together people who are passionate about mountain biking and to promote the sharing of knowledge acquired on mountain passes around the world. We are not a competitive club – our members ride at their own pace, wherever and whenever they want, on the roads.
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