COL D’IZOARD
COL D’IZOARD
This is probably the most scenic road you could possibly find, all thanks to the patient and constant work of mother nature carving the rocks that make the Col d’Izoard an iconic place for every sort of climb (by car, motorbike, bycicle).
Location: Arvieux/Briançon, FRANCE
Elevation: 2,361m
Part of the Route des Grandes Alpes, the Col d’Izoard is famous for being stage of the “Tour de France”, as it held its first edition in 1922. No matter which side you climb first, you’ll face some of the most unique landscape on Earth, with plenty of hairpins, a perfect (a bit narrow) road surface and the opportunity to park the car on the summit and enjoy the panorama. On the north side there’s the Refuge Napoléon, typical place for having a break, have lunch and turn around and drive some more up this magical place.