Col de l'Arpettaz: If you like hairpin turns, this is the road for you
Col de l'Arpettaz is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,581 m (5,187 ft) above sea level, located in the Savoie department of France.
Where is Col de l'Arpettaz?
The pass is located in the Rhône-Alpes region, in the southeastern part of the country. At the summit, there is a mountain hut called Refuge Auberge du Col de l'Arpettaz.
Is Col de l'Arpettaz paved?
The road to the summit is paved, but the surface is poor. If you like hairpins, this is the climb for you. It features more than 60 hairpin turns. It’s a fantastic climb on a small, very quiet road, winding up through alpine farms and a deciduous forest.
How long is Col de l'Arpettaz?
The pass is 27.4 km (17.02 miles) long, running from Ugine to Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe. It hits an 11% maximum gradient through some of the ramps.