Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Col du Noyer

Col du Noyer

France · Hautes-Alpes

1,664m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,664m
Route length
18 km
Max gradient
11%
Hairpins
7
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Fair
Open
May - November

Route & Map

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Route

SPoligny
18 km · max 11%
Col du Noyer (1,664m)
Descent
ESaint-Disdier
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Spectacular pass in the Dévoluy massif with panoramic views of the Écrins range. The south side from Saint-Disdier has dramatic switchbacks beneath the Pic de Bure.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

851m934m1,017m1,100m1,183m0 km10 km20 km1,183m
603m gain
543m loss
1,123m → 1,183m → 1,183m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

7

Plenty of switchbacks to test your line

When to Drive

May - November (Best: July - September)

  • Open May - November. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
  • Road surface varies in quality. Watch for loose gravel and uneven patches.

Coordinates

Summit
44.7436°N, 6.0264°E
Start (Poligny)
44.6900°N, 6.0200°E
End (Saint-Disdier)
44.7578°N, 5.9733°E
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