Col d'Izoard
D902Briançon to Château-Ville-Vieille · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Distance24.1mi · 39 km
Drive time51 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
Mountain
A legendary Tour de France climb through the Casse Déserte.
The D902 over the Col d'Izoard at 2,360 m links Briançon and the Queyras, climbing through the eerie rock spires of the Casse Déserte. A storied Tour de France road; sweeping and spectacular, with cyclists, tight upper hairpins, and winter closure.
Where it runs
BriançonStart · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Château-Ville-VieilleEnd · France
Character
Corners38bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins28tight bends
Climb1403 mtotal ascent
Summit2340 mhighest point · 7677 ft
SummerAutumn
Elevation
1131 m rangeKnow before you go
- Cyclists in numbers
- Tight upper hairpins
- Closed in winter
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