The road to Col de la Toviere in the Alps isn't for sissies

Col de la Toviere is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.682m (8,799ft) above sea level, located in the Savoie department of France. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Col de la Toviere

Where is Col de la Toviere?

The peak is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the southeastern part of the country, near the Italian border, within the Vanoise National Park. At the summit, there’s a restaurant called Restaurant Altitude de Tovière. The summit offers great views of the Parc National de la Vanoise and the surrounding area.

Is the road to Col de la Toviere unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s a service road for the chairlift. 4x4 vehicles only. Starting from Tignes, the road is 2.8km (1.73 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 632 m and the average gradient is 22.57%.

Is the road to Col de la Toviere open in winter?

Set high on the French Alps, the road is impassable from October to June.

Pic: jeanmichel molenaar

 

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