Adventure Along the Wild Road to Col de Cluy
Col de Cluy is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,813m (5,948ft) above sea level, located in the Isère department, in France.
Where is Col de Cluy?
The pass is located south of Alpe d’Huez, in the Rhône-Alpes region, in the southeastern part of the country.
What’s at the summit of Col de Cluy?
Set high in the Grandes Rousses massif of the Central French Alps, at the summit there’s a small parking lot.
Is Col de Cluy unpaved?
The road through the pass is totally unpaved but usually well maintained. A high clearance vehicle is recommended. Speed is limited to 30km/h and vehicles over 3.5Tn are prohibited.
How long is Col de Cluy?
The road through the pass is 6.7km (4.16 miles) long, running south-north from the paved D211E road to Route du Col de Sarenne.