How to drive the mountain road to Col du Cap Nestes in the Pyrenees

Col du Cap Nestès is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.683m (5,521ft) above sea level, located in the Hautes-Pyrénées department of France.

Col du Cap Nestès

Where is Col du Cap Nestès?

The pass is located in the region of Occitania, in the southwestern part of the country. 

How long is the road to Col du Cap Nestès?

Starting from Nistos, the road is 13.0 km (8.07 miles) long running via Col de la Lit, a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.664m (5,459ft) above sea level.

Is the road to Col du Cap Nestès challenging?

The road to the summit is not easy, with paved and unpaved sections. It features narrow parts, dangerous drop-offs and 10 hairpin turns.

Is the road to Col du Cap Nestès open year-round?

Set high in the Pyrenees mountain range, the road is usually open year-round, but short-time closures are common in winters.

 

 

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