Route des Grandes Alpes (Geneva to Mediterranean Spine)
The ultimate motorcycle bucket-list route in Western Europe: 440 miles crossing 17 iconic alpine passes from the shores of Lake Geneva to the palms of the Mediterranean Sea. Traverses Col des Gets, Col de la Colombière, Cormet de Roselend, Iseran, Galibier, Izoard, Vars, Cayolle (or Bonette), and Turini. Entire route is toll-free on departmental roads. Full route is only rideable during the peak summer window (late June to late September) when all high cols are clear of snow.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Route des Grandes Alpes (Geneva to Mediterranean Spine)? ▼
Route des Grandes Alpes (Geneva to Mediterranean Spine) spans 440 miles and packs approximately 2400 curves (5.5 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 10 ft - 9,088 ft (Col de l'Iseran) and technical rating 9/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Thonon-les-Bains (Lake Geneva), Haute-Savoie, France (Latitude 46.3711, Longitude 6.4789) and finishes at Menton (Mediterranean Sea), Alpes-Maritimes, France (Latitude 43.7745, Longitude 7.5046).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.