Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Col du Pré

Col du Pré

France · Savoie

1,703m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,703m
Route length
14 km
Max gradient
11%
Hairpins
9
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Fair
Open
June - October

Route & Map

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Route

SBeaufort
14 km · max 11%
Col du Pré (1,703m)
Descent
EArêches
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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

712m797m882m967m1,052m0 km5 km10 km1,052m
430m gain
108m loss
730m → 1,052m → 1,052m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

9

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.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
  • Road surface varies in quality. Watch for loose gravel and uneven patches.

Coordinates

Summit
45.7250°N, 6.5686°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