Col de l'Iseran
The highest paved mountain pass (col) in the Alps at 2,770 meters (9,088 ft), bridging the Tarentaise and Maurienne valleys in Vanoise National Park. Begins with fast sweepers out of Val-d'Isère, ascending past ski lifts into austere Arctic tundra with glaciers clinging to surrounding 3,600-meter peaks, before plunging via tight switchbacks into stone-roofed Bonneval-sur-Arc. Toll-free. Closed November to mid-June. Thin air, frequent snow squalls, and steep drops.
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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 de l'Iseran? ▼
Col de l'Iseran spans 20 miles and packs approximately 130 curves (6.5 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 5,900 ft - 9,088 ft (2,770m Col de l'Iseran) and technical rating 8/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Val-d'Isère, Savoie, France (Latitude 45.4481, Longitude 6.9803) and finishes at Bonneval-sur-Arc, Savoie, France (Latitude 45.3719, Longitude 7.0475).
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