Col du Granon
France · Hautes-Alpes
2,413m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,413m
- Route length
- 15.2 km
- Max gradient
- 13%
- Hairpins
- 12
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SSaint-Chaffrey
15.2 km · max 13%
▲Col du Granon (2,413m)
Descent
ECol du Granon (summit)
Brutal dead-end climb above Briançon to a former military camp. Made famous in the 2022 Tour de France when Vingegaard took the yellow jersey.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,199m gain
↓278m loss
1,419m → 2,407m → 2,340m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
12
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
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
- 44.9650°N, 6.6150°E
- Start (Saint-Chaffrey)
- 44.9222°N, 6.5992°E
- End (Col du Granon (summit))
- 44.9650°N, 6.6150°E
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