Col de la Bonette
France · Alpes-Maritimes / Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
2,715m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,715m
- Route length
- 50 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 37
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SJausiers
50 km · max 10%
▲Col de la Bonette (2,715m)
Descent
ESaint-Étienne-de-Tinée
One of the highest road passes in Europe near the Mercantour National Park. Connects the Ubaye valley to the Tinée valley through wild, treeless landscape.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,621m gain
↓1,689m loss
1,212m → 2,785m → 1,144m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
37
A relentless sequence of switchbacks
When to Drive
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›At this altitude, weather can change rapidly. Bring warm layers even in summer.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 44.3264°N, 6.8069°E
- Start (Jausiers)
- 44.4167°N, 6.7333°E
- End (Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée)
- 44.2575°N, 6.9253°E
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