Col de Vence, Mountain pass in Isère, France
The Col de Vence is a mountain pass in the Isère department, on the territory of Corenc at 782 m, above the Grésivaudan valley. It lies between the mont Rachais (1,046 m) and the mont Saint-Eynard (1,379 m), crowned by the fort du Saint-Eynard, and is crossed by the D 512 road.
The pass takes its name from the Vence stream, which rises below Chamechaude and joins the Isère at Saint-Égrève. The D 512 over the col has long been the main route from Grenoble to the col de Porte and the Chartreuse regional nature park, via the col de Clémencières.
The pass is reachable by car or bike, with some parking usually available nearby. In winter, snow and ice can make the road tricky, so it is worth checking conditions before heading out.
The Col de Vence shares its name with the town of Vence, which lies some distance away near the coast, and the two are sometimes confused by visitors. The pass itself sits near Corenc and has no direct connection to that coastal town.
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