Col du Noyer
France · Hautes-Alpes
1,664m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,664m
- Route length
- 18 km
- Max gradient
- 11%
- Hairpins
- 16
- 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
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
↑844m gain
↓1,046m loss
1,120m → 1,716m → 918m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
16
Serious switchback territory
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.
- ›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 44.6925°N, 5.9843°E
- Start (Poligny)
- 44.6900°N, 6.0200°E
- End (Saint-Disdier)
- 44.7578°N, 5.9733°E
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