Col d'Izoard & Casse Déserte
One of the most visually extraordinary passes in the French Alps, cresting at 2,360m (7,743 ft). The southern descent traverses the legendary Casse Déserte: an eerie, barren amphitheater of crumbling scree slopes studded with grotesque yellow weathered gypsum pinnacles. Toll-free. Closed late October to late May. Features smooth, flowing rhythm through the larch forests of Briançon before opening into dramatic high-alpine hairpin terraces.
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A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.
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How many curves and miles is Col d'Izoard & Casse Déserte? ▼
Col d'Izoard & Casse Déserte spans 28 miles and packs approximately 160 curves (5.7 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 3,280 ft - 7,743 ft (2,360m Col d'Izoard) and technical rating 7/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Briançon, Hautes-Alpes, France (Latitude 44.8967, Longitude 6.6433) and finishes at Guillestre, Hautes-Alpes, France (Latitude 44.6603, Longitude 6.6492).
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