Col d'Izoard
France · Hautes-Alpes
2,360m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,360m
- Route length
- 31 km
- Max gradient
- 11.5%
- Hairpins
- 33
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SBriançon
31 km · max 11.5%
▲Col d'Izoard (2,360m)
Descent
EArvieux
Famous for the lunar Casse Déserte landscape on its south side. Legendary Tour de France climb with memorials to Coppi and Bobet near the summit.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,364m gain
↓892m loss
1,218m → 2,372m → 1,690m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
33
A relentless sequence of switchbacks
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.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 44.8203°N, 6.7350°E
- Start (Briançon)
- 44.8964°N, 6.6347°E
- End (Arvieux)
- 44.7689°N, 6.7264°E
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