The passes in Haute Maurienne
Enjoy the beauty of the French Alps
Discover the best-known passes in Savoie and Haute-Maurienne in particular:
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Col du Mont Cenis – Open
The Col du Mont Cenis is located in the Alps, on the border between France and Italy. It links the Maurienne valley in France to the Susa valley in Italy. The pass lies at an altitude of 2,083 meters.
It is historically known as an important passageway through the Alps. During the winter months, the pass is generally closed due to weather and snow conditions. The opening of the pass depends on weather conditions and the time of year.
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Col de l’Iseran – Open
The Col de l’Iseran is a mountain pass in the French Alps. With an altitude of 2,764 meters, it is considered Europe’s highest road pass. It links the Maurienne and Tarentaise valleys in the Savoie region.
During the winter months, it is generally closed due to weather and snow conditions. Its opening depends on weather conditions and the time of year. The Col de l’Iseran is open during the summer months, generally from June to October.
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Col de la Madeleine – Open
The Col de la Madeleine is a mountain pass in the French Alps, in the Savoie department to be precise. It links the Tarentaise and Maurienne valleys. The Col de la Madeleine is a popular route for cyclists, particularly during major races such as the Tour de France.
The Col de la Madeleine has an altitude of 1,993 meters. During the winter months, the pass road is closed. Opening depends on weather conditions and snow clearing operations carried out by the local authorities.
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Col du Glandon – Open
The Col du Glandon is a mountain pass in the French Alps (73). Part of the Belledonne mountain range, it links the Maurienne and Oisans valleys. The Col du Glandon is a favorite with cyclists, particularly during cycle races such as the Tour de France.
The Col du Glandon culminates at an altitude of 1,924 meters. As with most Alpine passes, the Col du Glandon road is generally closed during the winter months due to weather and snow conditions. The opening of the pass depends on weather conditions and the snow clearing operations carried out by the local authorities.
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Col de La Croix de Fer – Open
The Col de la Croix de Fer is a mountain pass in the French Alps. It lies between the Maurienne and Oisans valleys. Renowned for its natural beauty, it is frequently used by cyclists and mountain sports enthusiasts.
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Col du Galibier – Closed
The Col du Galibier is a famous mountain pass in the French Alps, on the border between the departments of Savoie and Hautes-Alpes. It is considered one of the most emblematic and demanding passes for cyclists.
It culminates at an altitude of 2,642 meters, making it one of the highest road passes in the Alps. It is often included in the itineraries of the Tour de France and is a key passage point in many stages of the race.
The Col du Galibier road is generally closed during the winter months due to weather and snow conditions. Opening depends on weather conditions and snow clearing operations carried out by the local authorities.
During the summer months, the Col du Galibier is generally open to vehicles and cyclists, offering spectacular views of the surrounding Alpine peaks.
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