An awe-inspiring road to Col du Cap Nestes in the Pyrenees
Col du Cap Nestès is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.683m (5,521ft) above sea level, located in the Hautes-Pyrénées department of France.
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Where is Col du Cap Nestès?
The pass is located in the region of Occitania, in the southwestern part of the country.
How long is the road to Col du Cap Nestès?
Starting from Nistos, the road is 13.0 km (8.07 miles) long running via Col de la Lit.
Is the road to Col du Cap Nestès challenging?
Set high in the Pyrenees mountain range, the road to the summit is really defiant, with paved and unpaved sections. It features narrow parts, dangerous drop-offs and 10 hairpin turns.