Driving the wild M59, a balcony road to Mont Coucouluche in the Provence

Mont Coucouluche is a mountain pass at an elevation of 932 m (3,057 ft) above sea level, located in the Alpes-Maritimes department of France. It's one of the famous French balcony roads.

Mont Coucouluche

Where is Mont Coucouluche?

The pass is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the southeastern part of the country.

How challenging is the road through Mont Coucouluche?

The road through the pass is called M59. It’s fully paved yet extremely defiant, as it features countless hairpin turns, narrow bridges, and tunnels dug into the rock. It has very steep sections, reaching a maximum gradient of 17% through some of the ramps. Due to its narrowness, the road is not recommended for beginner riders. It is closed to heavier vehicles.

How long is the road through Mont Coucouluche?

The road through the pass is 11.0 km (6.83 miles) long, running from the M2205 road, near Marie, to Ilonse.

 

 

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