Col de l'Iseran
France · Savoie
2,770m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,770m
- Route length
- 32 km
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Hairpins
- 12
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SVal-d'Isère
32 km · max 12%
▲Col de l'Iseran (2,770m)
Descent
EBonneval-sur-Arc
The highest paved pass in the Alps at 2,770m. Connects the Tarentaise valley to the Maurienne valley. A legendary Tour de France summit.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,031m gain
↓1,058m loss
1,832m → 2,759m → 1,805m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
12
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
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
- 45.4169°N, 7.0306°E
- Start (Val-d'Isère)
- 45.4486°N, 6.9808°E
- End (Bonneval-sur-Arc)
- 45.3722°N, 7.0472°E
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Image: Wormke-Grutman at Dutch Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0