A memorable road trip to Col du Poutran in the French Alps

Col du Poutran is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,996m (6,548ft) above sea level, located in the commune of Huez, in France.

Col du Poutran

Where is Col du Poutran?

The pass is located in the Isère department in the Rhône-Alpes region, in the southeastern part of the country. At the summit, there’s a big parking lot.

Is the road to Col du Poutran paved?

Set high in the Central French Alps, the road to the summit is totally paved. It’s called Route des Lacs. It’s not in the best condition and comprises narrow parts and steep sections.

How long is the road to Col du Poutran?

The road is 4.0 km (2.48 miles) long, running south-north from L'Alpe d'Huez to Lac Besson. You can find the road at the top of the ski resort of Alpe d'Huez, next to the cable car to the Grande Rousses. There are plenty of cyclists in this region because of the magnetism that Alpe d’Huez has on cyclists worldwide.

 

 

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