Col de la Lombarde
Col de la Lombarde / Colle della Lombarda
France / Italy · Alpes-Maritimes
2,350m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,350m
- Route length
- 32 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 75
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SIsola
32 km · max 10%
▲Col de la Lombarde (2,350m)
Descent
EVinadio (Italy)
High Franco-Italian border crossing connecting Isola 2000 ski resort to Vinadio in Italy. Dramatic switchbacks on the French side through the Maritime Alps.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,512m gain
↓1,503m loss
902m → 2,348m → 911m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
75
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.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 44.1914°N, 7.1453°E
- Start (Isola)
- 44.1856°N, 7.0583°E
- End (Vinadio (Italy))
- 44.3069°N, 7.1717°E
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