Col de la Cayolle
France · Alpes-Maritimes / Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
2,326m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,326m
- Route length
- 60 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 20
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SBarcelonnette
60 km · max 10%
▲Col de la Cayolle (2,326m)
Descent
EGuillaumes
Remote pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes connecting Barcelonnette to Guillaumes through wild, unspoiled Haut Var and Haute Ubaye landscapes.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,319m gain
↓1,655m loss
1,139m → 2,317m → 803m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
20
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.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 44.2592°N, 6.7444°E
- Start (Barcelonnette)
- 44.3867°N, 6.6511°E
- End (Guillaumes)
- 44.0867°N, 6.8542°E
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