A pretty bumpy narrow road to Col de Bleine in the Provence

Col de Bleine is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,439 m (4,721 ft) above sea level, located in the Alpes-Maritimes department of France.

Col de Bleine

Where is Col de Bleine?

The pass is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the southeastern part of the country.

Is the road through Col de Bleine paved?

The road through the pass is fully paved yet narrow in parts, with a few hairpins. It is called D5 Road. The road is virtually a single track and pretty bumpy. It’s one of the nicer passes in this area, which features many small to medium-sized passes. Apart from the scenic beauty of this area, the pass is also characterized by very low traffic.

How long is Col de Bleine?

The road through the summit is 38.2 km (23.73 miles) long, running north-south from Saint-Auban to Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey. The climb is pretty steep, and the average gradient is about 6%.

 

 

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