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
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
↑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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