Courage is Required to Drive to Pic de l’Herpie

Pic de l’Herpie is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,067m (10,062ft) above sea level, located in the Isère department of France. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Col de l’Herpie

Where is Pic de l’Herpie?

The peak is located in the Rhône-Alpes region, in the south-eastern part of the country.

Is the road to Pic de l’Herpie unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved and extremely challenging. 4x4 vehicles only. It features 13 hairpin turns and brutally steep sections. It’s a service road for a chairlift and is closed to private vehicles.

How long is the road to Pic de l’Herpie?

Starting from Chalet du Sela, on the road to Col de Sarenne, the road to the summit is 6.7 km (4.16 miles). Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,225m, and the average gradient is 18.28%.

Is the road to Pic de l’Herpie open in winter?

Set high in the Grandes Rousses massif of the Central French Alps, it’s one of the highest roads in the country. The road is totally impassable in winter.

 

 

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