Col de l'Iseran, Mountain pass and viewpoint in Vanoise Mountains, France
The road winds through steep slopes to reach an elevation of 2,764 meters, making it the highest paved mountain pass in the French Alps.
The construction of this mountain pass concluded with its official inauguration on July 10, 1937, establishing a vital connection between Val-d'Isère and Bonneval-sur-Arc.
The pass forms a section of the Route des Grandes Alpes, connecting Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean Sea through a network of mountain roads.
Access to the pass remains restricted during winter months due to snow accumulation, with optimal visiting conditions occurring between June and September.
The northern approach presents cyclists with a 32.9-kilometer ascent, featuring gradients up to 11 percent as they climb through the Alpine landscape.
Location: Val-d'Isère
Location: Bonneval-sur-Arc
Official opening: July 10, 1937
Elevation above the sea: 2,764 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Route des Grandes Alpes
Address: Col de l'Iseran, 73480 Bonneval-sur-Arc, France 73480
GPS coordinates: 45.41712,7.03084
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06
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