Gorges du Guiers Vif is a balcony road in France

Gorges du Guiers Vif is a very picturesque canyon located on the boundary between the Isère and Savoie departments of France. It is one of the famous French balcony roads.

Gorges du Guiers Vif

Where is Gorges du Guiers Vif?

Tucked away in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the southeastern part of the country, within the regional Chartreuse Natural Park, in the French Chartreuse massif, the gorges, also known as Gorges du Frou, were carved by the Guiers Vif river.

Is the road through Gorges du Guiers Vif paved?

The road through the gorges is entirely paved but quite challenging, with narrow sections, unlit tunnels, and steep segments, ascending to Pas du Frou, a mountain pass at 621m (2037ft) above sea level. It is called D520C, also known as Route des Entremonts.

How long is Gorges du Guiers Vif?

The road is 11.8km (7.33 miles) long, running west-east from Entre-deux-Guiers to Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont.

 

 

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