Col de la Colombière

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Col de la Colombière, Mountain pass in Le Reposoir, France

The Col de la Colombière reaches an elevation of 1,613 meters and connects Le Grand-Bornand to Scionzier through a fully paved road spanning 30 kilometers.

Since its first inclusion in the Tour de France in 1960, the Col de la Colombière has been featured over twenty times in this prestigious cycling competition.

The Charterhouse at Le Reposoir stands as a notable landmark along the route, providing travelers with insights into the regional architectural heritage.

The mountain pass opens annually from May to November, with amenities including a bar-restaurant, parking facilities, and a souvenir shop at the summit.

The northern approach presents cyclists with demanding gradients averaging 6.5 percent, intensifying particularly in the final four kilometers above Chinaillon.

Location: Le Reposoir

Elevation above the sea: 1,613 m

Part of: Route des Grandes Alpes

Address: Col de la Colombière, 74950 Le Reposoir, France

GPS coordinates: 45.99224,6.47569

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41

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