Travel guide to the top of Col de la Colle-Saint-Michel in the Provence
Col de la Colle-Saint-Michel is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,431m (4,694ft) above sea level, located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France.
Where is Colle-Saint-Michel?
The pass is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the southeastern part of the country.
Is Colle-Saint-Michel paved?
The road through the pass is totally paved. It was resurfaced in 2004 in places. It’s called D908. The north side of the pass is very steep and narrow. It's a low-level pass through trees, quite enjoyable.
How long is Colle-Saint-Michel?
The pass has appeared several times in the Tour de France. The road through the pass is 26.0 km (16 miles) long, running north-south from Beauvezer to Le Fugeret.