An iconic road to Col Saint Martin in the Alpes-Maritimes

Col Saint Martin is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,500 m (4,921 ft) above sea level, located in the Alpes-Maritimes department of France. The pass is traversed by the scenic Route des Grandes Alpes.

Col Saint Martin

Where is Col Saint Martin?

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

Is Col Saint Martin paved?

The road to the summit, also known as La Colmiane, is fully paved. It is called M2565 and is sometimes boldly carved into the rock.

How long is Col Saint Martin?

The pass is 21.8 km (13.54 miles) long, running west-east from Rimplas towards Saint-Martin-Vésubie.

How challenging is Col Saint Martin?

The road has many curves and some hairpin turns. It has been featured in the Tour de France race. It is quite steep, reaching a 9.1% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.

 

 

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