Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France
Col du Mont Cenis
D1006Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis to Val-Cenis
A broad pass and high lake on the old road to Italy.
The D1006 climbs the Col du Mont Cenis from Lanslebourg to the great reservoir on the plateau near the Italian border, a wide, open pass steeped in the history of armies crossing the Alps. Open in the warmer months; mind the weather at altitude, the cyclists, and snow outside summer.
Where it runs7.8 mi · point to point
Lanslebourg-Mont-CenisStart · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Val-CenisEnd · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Character
Corners30bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Hairpins3tight bends
Climb738 mtotal ascent
Summit2,086.2 mhighest point of the line · 6,844 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 4Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%1,396.9 – 2,086.2 mFrom the road
Points of interest2 stops
- Col du Mont CenisViewpoint6.2 mi in
- FlambeauLandmarkat the start
Hazards
- Weather at altitude
- Cyclists on the climbs
- Snow outside summer
Sources
“the drive offers beautiful panoramic views of the snowy peaks of the National Park La Vanoise.”
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Driving the Col du Mont Cenis: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Col du Mont Cenis?
Col du Mont Cenis runs 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and takes about 16 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Col du Mont Cenis to drive?
We rate it moderate: 30 corners including 3 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 8%, and a tightness of 5 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Col du Mont Cenis?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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