Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Col d'Èze

Col d'Èze

France · Alpes-Maritimes

507m

Key Facts

Elevation
507m
Route length
10 km
Max gradient
9%
Hairpins
2
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SNice
10 km · max 9%
Col d'Èze (507m)
Descent
ELa Turbie
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A legendary pass between Nice and Monaco, famous as the decisive time trial finish of the Paris-Nice cycling race from 1969 to 1995. Offers stunning views over the Côte d'Azur coastline.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

14m144m273m403m532m0 km5 km10 km15 km532m
639m gain
175m loss
18m → 532m → 482m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

2

A few tight turns to keep it interesting

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.

Coordinates

Summit
43.7340°N, 7.3466°E
Start (Nice)
43.7031°N, 7.2661°E
End (La Turbie)
43.7453°N, 7.4010°E
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