Col Saint-Martin
France · Alpes-Maritimes
1,500m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,500m
- Route length
- 18 km
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Hairpins
- 17
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SSaint-Martin-Vésubie
18 km · max 8%
▲Col Saint-Martin (1,500m)
Descent
ESaint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée
Pass connecting the Tinée to the Vésubie valley through La Colmiane ski resort. Pleasant riding with Mediterranean alpine scenery.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑835m gain
↓1,298m loss
965m → 1,516m → 502m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
17
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 44.0710°N, 7.2214°E
- Start (Saint-Martin-Vésubie)
- 44.0692°N, 7.2569°E
- End (Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée)
- 44.0822°N, 7.1036°E
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