Col de Pierre Plate: The Road That Has It All!

Col de Pierre Plate is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,027m (3,369ft) above sea level, located in the Lozère department of France.

Col de Pierre Plate

Where is Col de Pierre Plate?

The pass is located in the Occitania region, in the southern part of the country, within the Cévennes National Park.

Is Col de Pierre Plate paved?

The winding road to the summit is fully paved, with some steep sections (topping out at 9.0%). It’s called D916. The road is very curvy with some narrow parts (impassable for two cars at the same time). It’s a winding road with 9 hairpin turns and some drops.

How long is Col de Pierre Plate?

The road is 44.8km (27.83 miles) long, running west–east from the village of Les Vignes to Florac. Starting from Florac, the ascent is 5.8km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 470 meters. The average gradient is 8.09%.

 

 

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