Col de la Moutière
France · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
2,454m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,454m
- Route length
- 18 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 26
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SBayasse (D902)
18 km · max 10%
▲Col de la Moutière (2,454m)
Descent
ESaint-Dalmas-le-Selvage
A high, remote pass branching off the Bonette road, descending to Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage. A hidden gem for adventurous cyclists seeking solitude.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑938m gain
↓1,446m loss
2,055m → 2,719m → 1,547m
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.
- ›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.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 44.3575°N, 6.8117°E
- Start (Bayasse (D902))
- 44.3600°N, 6.7900°E
- End (Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage)
- 44.2856°N, 6.8672°E
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