A Narrow Road to Col du Solude in the French Alps

Col du Solude is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,680m (5,511ft) above sea level, located in the Oisans region of France. It's one of the famous French balcony roads.

Col du Solude

Where is Col du Solude?

The pass is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the southeastern part of the country.

Is the Road Through Col du Solude Paved?

Set high in the French Alps, the road to the summit has both paved and unpaved sections. The northern part of the pass is fully asphalted, while the southern part is gravel. It's called D210.

How Challenging is Col du Solude?

The road is extremely challenging, with narrow parts and dangerous drop-offs. The maximum gradient is 15.8%.

How Long is the Road Through Col du Solude?

The pass is 13.6 km (8.45 miles) long, running north-south from Ornon to the challenging D219 Road in Villard-Notre-Dame.

 

 

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