Col de Champs
France · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence / Alpes-Maritimes
2,087m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,087m
- Route length
- 25 km
- Max gradient
- 9%
- Hairpins
- 26
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SColmars-les-Alpes
25 km · max 9%
▲Col de Champs (2,087m)
Descent
ESaint-Martin-d'Entraunes
Quiet pass linking Colmars-les-Alpes to the upper Var valley. Peaceful southern Alpine landscapes with minimal traffic.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,038m gain
↓911m loss
1,274m → 2,101m → 1,401m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
26
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 44.1689°N, 6.7067°E
- Start (Colmars-les-Alpes)
- 44.1833°N, 6.6267°E
- End (Saint-Martin-d'Entraunes)
- 44.1344°N, 6.7586°E
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