Route des Cols

Questions about Route des Cols

How long is Route des Cols?

Route des Cols is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 55 min. It climbs 1,703 ft (519 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,535 ft (468 m).

How hard is Route des Cols?

GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.

Where do you park for Route des Cols?

Parking at the far end. Closest lot to the start: Aire de l'Olivier.

Are there water and toilets on Route des Cols?

Drinking water on the way at 6.8 mi (10.9 km). Toilets: 6.8 mi (10.9 km).

Is Route des Cols shaded?

Partly shaded (58% under trees).

What can you do on Route des Cols?

Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: gravel.

Is this a good week for Route des Cols?

GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.