Col de l’Echarasson is a classic road trip in southeastern France
Col de l’Echarasson is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.146m (3,759ft) above sea level, located in the Drôme department in France.
Where is Col de l’Echarasson?
The pass is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the southeastern part of the country.
Is Col de l’Echarasson paved?
The road to the summit is fully paved, yet narrow, and steep in parts, hitting an 8% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps. It has been climbed by the Tour de France race. It’s a bypass to the infamous Combe Laval Road.
How long is Col de l’Echarasson?
The road through the pass is 7.8 km (4.84 miles) long, running north-south from Col Gaudissart to Lente.
Is Col de l’Echarasson open in winters?
Set high in the Vercors Massif, the pass is usually open year-round.