Driving the 38 Hairpin Turns of the Steep Road D80 in Savoie

Located in the Savoie department of France, the challenging D80 road might not be your best choice if you're prone to car sickness. It is one of the most hairpinned roads in the world.

D80

Where is Road D80?

The road is situated south of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the southeastern part of the country.

How long is Road D80?

Also known as Route de Villargondran, the road is fully paved but very narrow and steep. It stretches 10.7 km (6.64 miles), featuring 38 hairpin turns and reaching a maximum gradient of 10% on some ramps.

Where does Road D80 start and end?

The road runs north-south from the village of Villargondran (at 654m above sea level) towards Albiez-le-Jeune (at 1,368m above sea level). Over this distance, the elevation gain is 714 meters, with an average gradient of 6.67%.

 

 

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