Driving one of the highest roads of Europe to Sommet de Bellecote in the Graian Alp

Sommet de Bellecote is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.071m (10,075ft) above sea level, located in the Savoie department of France. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Sommet de Bellecote

Where is Sommet de Bellecote?

The peak is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the south-eastern part of the country, in the northern part of the Vanoise National Park.

Is the road to Sommet de Bellecote unpaved?

The road to the summit is a chairlift access trail and is closed to private vehicles. It’s totally unpaved and brutally steep. A 4x4 vehicle is required. The drive provides great views of the Glacier de la Chiaupe.

How long is the road to Sommet de Bellecote?

Starting from Belle Plagne, the road to the summit is about 11.5 km (7.14 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,148 m and the average gradient is around 10%.

Is the road to Sommet de Bellecote open in winter?

Set high in the Graian Alps within the Vanoise Massif, the road is usually passable between July and September only. It's one of the highest roads in the country.
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