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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Pointe Blanche
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Pic de Jalouvre
1.8 km
Grand Bargy
2.9 km
Aiguille Verte
3.5 km
Rochers de Leschaux
4.9 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption du Grand-Bornand
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Pointe d'Almet
3.8 km
Pointe de Balafrasse
1.6 km
Maison du patrimoine bornandin
6.6 km
Pointe de Grande Combe
3.3 km
Petit Bargy
4.4 km
Le Buclon
2.4 km
Pointe Dzérat
1.4 km
Presbytère du Petit-Bornand-les-Glières
6.4 km
Pointe de Deux Heures
1.9 km
Pointe du Midi
1.6 km
Roc des Tours
4.3 km
Pointe du Château
7 km
Tête d'Auferrand
1.1 km
Maison du patrimoine bornandin
6.6 km
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Chapelle de Pincru
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Chapelle Sainte-Renée de Beffay
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Chalets de Mayse
4.5 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges du Vieux-Chinaillon
3.2 kmReviews
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