Col de Valberg
France · Alpes-Maritimes
1,669m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,669m
- Route length
- 15 km
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Hairpins
- 13
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SGuillaumes
15 km · max 8%
▲Col de Valberg (1,669m)
Descent
EBeuil
Pass at the Valberg ski resort connecting the Var valley to the Cians gorge. Pleasant climb with good infrastructure and Maritime Alps views.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑957m gain
↓310m loss
792m → 1,711m → 1,439m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
13
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
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.
- ›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 44.0919°N, 6.9317°E
- Start (Guillaumes)
- 44.0867°N, 6.8542°E
- End (Beuil)
- 44.0975°N, 6.9867°E
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