Col de la Bonette, Mountain pass at 2715 meters in Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage, France.
Col de la Bonette forms a high-altitude connection between Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage and Jausiers through a series of expertly engineered switchbacks in the French Alps.
The mountain pass gained strategic importance during the 20th century when military engineers constructed fortifications to protect the French-Italian border in the Maritime Alps.
The Tour de France regularly incorporates Col de la Bonette into its route, making it a central location for cycling competitions and endurance events.
The road remains closed from October to May due to snow accumulation, while summer visitors should start their ascent early to avoid afternoon thunderstorms.
The circular route around Cime de la Bonette reaches 2802 meters, establishing it as the highest paved road in the European Alps.
Location: Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage
Location: Jausiers
Elevation above the sea: 2,715 m
Address: Col de la Bonette, 04850 Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage, France 04850 Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage
GPS coordinates: 44.32665,6.80745
Latest update: September 11, 2025 08:29
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