Col des Saisies
France · Savoie
1,650m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,650m
- Route length
- 26 km
- Max gradient
- 9%
- Hairpins
- 20
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SFlumet
26 km · max 9%
▲Col des Saisies (1,650m)
Descent
EBeaufort
Broad alpine pass between the Beaufortain and Val d'Arly, known for its cross-country skiing resort. Mont Blanc views and Tour de France history. Gateway to Beaufort.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑833m gain
↓1,007m loss
904m → 1,658m → 730m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
20
Serious switchback territory
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
- 45.7583°N, 6.5317°E
- Start (Flumet)
- 45.8186°N, 6.5150°E
- End (Beaufort)
- 45.7194°N, 6.5728°E
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