A very bumpy, grueling road to Grand Col
Grand Col is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.939m (9,642ft) above sea level, located in the Savoie department of France. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.
Where is Grand Col?
The peak is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the southeastern part of the country, within the Réserve Naturelle des Hauts de Villaroger. At the summit there’s a mountain refuge.
Is the road to Grand Col unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved, curvy and narrow. It’s a service road for the chairlifts. A 4x4 vehicle is required. It's one of the highest roads of the country.
How long is the road to Grand Col?
Starting from Arc 2000, the road to the summit is 7.04 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 800m and the average gradient is 10.81%.
Is the road to Grand Col open year-round?
Set high in the Alps, the road is totally impassable in winters. It can be closed anytime due to snow and ice.
Pic: bodha jac