Col du Lautaret
D1091Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Briançon · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Distance40.9mi · 66 km
Drive time1 h 18 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainValley
A broad, high pass linking the Oisans to Briançon, gateway to the Galibier.
The D1091 crosses the Col du Lautaret between Le Bourg-d'Oisans and Briançon, a wide, fast pass beneath the glaciers of La Meije and the junction for the Galibier climb. Mind the heavy summer traffic, the weather at altitude, and snow outside the warmer months.
Where it runs
Le Bourg-d'OisansStart · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
BriançonEnd · France
Character
Corners30bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient7%≈ 1-in-14
Hairpins6tight bends
Climb1384 mtotal ascent
Summit2049 mhighest point · 6722 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
1328 m rangeKnow before you go
- Weather at altitude
- Heavy summer traffic
- Snow outside the warmer months
Along the road
- viewpoint Sommet du Santin - Serre Orel
Sources
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