Col de Turini
France · Alpes-Maritimes
1,607m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,607m
- Route length
- 30 km
- Max gradient
- 9%
- Hairpins
- 67
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SSospel
30 km · max 9%
▲Col de Turini (1,607m)
Descent
ELantosque
Legendary Monte Carlo Rally stage, especially famous for dramatic night stages through forests. Connects Sospel to the Vésubie valley with technical switchbacks.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,484m gain
↓1,349m loss
350m → 1,645m → 485m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
67
A relentless sequence of switchbacks
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.
- ›With 67 hairpin turns, take your time and use each switchback to enjoy the views.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 43.9764°N, 7.3903°E
- Start (Sospel)
- 43.8783°N, 7.4494°E
- End (Lantosque)
- 43.9736°N, 7.3139°E
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Image: Jérémie Forget / Public domain