Col du Pré
France · Savoie
1,703m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,703m
- Route length
- 14 km
- Max gradient
- 11%
- Hairpins
- 30
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SBeaufort
14 km · max 11%
▲Col du Pré (1,703m)
Descent
EArêches
Spectacular pass above the Beaufortain with one of the finest viewpoints of Lac de Roselend. Often combined with the Cormet de Roselend for a cycling loop.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,255m gain
↓949m loss
734m → 1,730m → 1,040m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
30
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›With 30 hairpin turns, take your time and use each switchback to enjoy the views.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 45.6903°N, 6.5980°E
- Start (Beaufort)
- 45.7194°N, 6.5728°E
- End (Arêches)
- 45.6822°N, 6.5600°E
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Image: Roland Zumbühl (Picswiss), Arlesheim (Commons:Picswiss project) / CC BY-SA 3.0