Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Col Saint-Martin

Col Saint-Martin

France · Alpes-Maritimes

1,500m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,500m
Route length
18 km
Max gradient
8%
Hairpins
58
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
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
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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

472m890m1,309m1,727m2,145m0 km20 km40 km2,145m
1,372m gain
1,820m loss
963m → 2,145m → 515m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

58

A relentless sequence of switchbacks

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.
  • With 58 hairpin turns, take your time and use each switchback to enjoy the views.

Coordinates

Summit
44.1028°N, 7.1567°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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