Region: Savoie
Col de l’Iseran | 2770 METER | Bonneval-sur-Arc Bourg-Saint-Maurice
At 2770 metres, the Col de l'Iseran is the highest traversable mountain pass in the Alps. The road, which is paved throughout, is part of the Route des Grandes Alpes. It connects the French valley towns of Bonneval-sur-Arc and Bourg-Saint-Maurice. The road is only open during the summer months, as it is used as a ski slope from 1 October to 30 May.
The road is wide and the bends are sweeping. The Alpine pass is closed repeatedly during the season, depending on the weather. The most common causes in recent years have been avalanches and landslides. It is always worth checking in advance. Alternatively, if it is closed, the Col de la Madeleine Alpine pass is an option.
More images of the pass:
Col de l'Iseran, northern ramp above Val d'Isère
Col de l'Iseran, northern ramp above Val d'Isère
Southern ramp of the Col de l'Iseran – view down into the valley towards Bonneval-sur-Arc
Southern ramp of the Col de l'Iseran – view down into the valley towards Bonneval-sur-Arc
The upper part of the southern ramp of the Col de l'Iseran winds along a steep slope – a stretch without edge reinforcement.
The upper part of the southern ramp of the Col de l'Iseran winds along a steep slope – a stretch without edge reinforcement.
View down into the valley towards Val d'Isère. Part of this route is closed in winter for ski slopes.
View down into the valley towards Val d'Isère. Part of this route is closed in winter for ski slopes.
View from the pass summit towards the north, down the high valley.
View from the pass summit towards the north, down the high valley.
The Col de l'Iseran pass seen from the south. A chapel and a restaurant are the only facilities here.
The Col de l'Iseran pass seen from the south. A chapel and a restaurant are the only facilities here.
The last steep wall before the pass summit that the pass road has to overcome.
The last steep wall before the pass summit that the pass road has to overcome.
Part of the route runs along a rock face above a narrow gorge – picturesque!
Part of the route runs along a rock face above a narrow gorge – picturesque!
Col de l'Iseran, the southern ramp route leads through a barren but green high alpine landscape with impressive views.
Col de l'Iseran, the southern ramp route leads through a barren but green high alpine landscape with impressive views.
Impression from the southern ramp of the Col de l'Iseran.
Impression from the southern ramp of the Col de l'Iseran.
Bonneval-sur-Arc, recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in France, and the starting point for the southern ramp of the Col de l'Iseran.
Bonneval-sur-Arc, recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in France, and the starting point for the southern ramp of the Col de l'Iseran.
Impression of the section of the southern ramp that runs along a rock face – narrow and without edge reinforcement.
Impression of the section of the southern ramp that runs along a rock face – narrow and without edge reinforcement.
Shortly after Bonneval-sur-Arc, at the end of a long high valley, the southern ramp to the Col de l'Iseran begins.
Shortly after Bonneval-sur-Arc, at the end of a long high valley, the southern ramp to the Col de l'Iseran begins.
June, Col de l'Iseran, south ramp – it is not uncommon to still find snow here and temperatures barely above zero.
June, Col de l'Iseran, south ramp – it is not uncommon to still find snow here and temperatures barely above zero.
The route to the south ramp, from LaAnslebourg, leads through a wide, very long high valley.
The route to the south ramp, from LaAnslebourg, leads through a wide, very long high valley.
Marked by the Tour de France – the Col de l'Iseran is a regular feature of this classic cycling race.
Marked by the Tour de France – the Col de l'Iseran is a regular feature of this classic cycling race.
View of the pass summit in early summer – snow and temporary closures possible at any time.
View of the pass summit in early summer – snow and temporary closures possible at any time.
View down into the valley of the southern ramp, which is already at an altitude of over 1,800 metres.
View down into the valley of the southern ramp, which is already at an altitude of over 1,800 metres.
The Col de l'Iseran pass – while the southern ramp is steep, the northern ramp slopes gently in the upper section.
The Col de l'Iseran pass – while the southern ramp is steep, the northern ramp slopes gently in the upper section.
Passtracks close by:
Col de l’Iseran, Nivolet-Pass, Col de la Madeleine, Val di Rhemes, Col du Mont Cenis
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| Country | Frankreich |
| Region | Savoie |
| Coordinates | 45.41690000, 7.03083000 |
| Elevation | 2770 m |
| Max. slope | |
| Toll road | no |
| Road surface | Asphalt |
| Cul-de-sac | no |
| Length | 60 Km |
| Route | Bonneval-sur-Arc Bourg-Saint-Maurice |
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