Col Bayard
France · Hautes-Alpes
1,246m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,246m
- Route length
- 12 km
- Max gradient
- 7%
- Hairpins
- 24
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Excellent
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SGap
12 km · max 7%
▲Col Bayard (1,246m)
Descent
ESaint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur
Pass on the Route Napoléon between Gap and the Champsaur valley. Gentle main-road climb and historic gateway to the southern Alps.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,198m gain
↓926m loss
741m → 1,627m → 1,013m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
24
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 44.6428°N, 6.0639°E
- Start (Gap)
- 44.5594°N, 6.0783°E
- End (Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur)
- 44.6847°N, 6.0733°E
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