Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Col du Coq

Col du Coq

France · Isère

1,434m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,434m
Route length
8 km
Max gradient
12%
Hairpins
21
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
April - November

Route & Map

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Route

SSaint-Pancrasse
8 km · max 12%
Col du Coq (1,434m)
Descent
ECol du Coq (summit)
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Dead-end road climbing steeply into the Chartreuse massif. Popular Grenoble cycling climb with dramatic views of the Dent de Crolles and Grésivaudan valley.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

894m1,031m1,168m1,305m1,442m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km1,442m
689m gain
835m loss
1,126m → 1,442m → 980m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

21

Serious switchback territory

When to Drive

April - November (Best: June - August)

  • Open April - November. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
  • The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.

Coordinates

Summit
45.3231°N, 5.8386°E
Start (Saint-Pancrasse)
45.2953°N, 5.8486°E
End (Col du Coq (summit))
45.3231°N, 5.8386°E
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