Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Col de Porte

Col de Porte

France · Isère

1,326m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,326m
Route length
15 km
Max gradient
8%
Hairpins
5
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SSappey-en-Chartreuse
15 km · max 8%
Col de Porte (1,326m)
Descent
ESaint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
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Chartreuse pass near Grenoble with a small ski station. The classic training climb for Grenoble cyclists through dense forest.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

805m937m1,068m1,200m1,331m0 km5 km10 km15 km1,331m
434m gain
544m loss
1,004m → 1,331m → 894m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

5

A few tight turns to keep it interesting

When to Drive

Year-round (best: July - September)

  • Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.

Coordinates

Summit
45.3019°N, 5.7700°E
Start (Sappey-en-Chartreuse)
45.2597°N, 5.7697°E
End (Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse)
45.3450°N, 5.8150°E
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