Pas de Peyrol-Puy Mary is the highest road pass in the Massif Central
Pas de Peyrol (also called Puy Mary) is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.589m (5,213ft) above the sea level, located in Auvergne, France. It’s the highest road pass in the Massif Central, n south-central France.
There are 2 roads to reach the summit: D17 and D680. Both are asphalted. At the summit there’s a bar-restaurant called Chalet de Puy Mary. Due its conditions, this road can be closed anytime when the access is not cleared of snow.The pass has been climbed by the Tour de France bicycle race. It can be approached from various sides.
Starting from Mandailles, the ascent is 13.3 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 647 meters. The average percentage is 4.9 %. And starting from Salers, the ascent is 20.5 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 636 meters. The average percentage is 3.1 %. From the Salers direction it includes a final three kilometres at an average of 12% and a maximum gradient of 15%.
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