Col Izoard

  • Mountain pass
Elevation : 2361m
, 05350 Arvieux
Please note that the nearest station is more than
The Col Izoard is one of the upper gateways to the Queyras, the transition to the Briançonnais. Inaccessible in winter, it is one of the busiest tourist routes in the Hautes-Alpes in summer.
But the pass is best known for its spectacular Casse Déserte site, which is made up of scree from which cargneulic peaks emerge. As well as being a spectacular geological feature, the pass has become an iconic stop on the Tour de France cycling race. With a gradient of 8% on the last ten kilometres of the ascent to the pass, the greatest champions such as Fausto Coppi and Louison Bobet have forged their reputations there. Indeed, a stele has been erected in their memory.
It is also the...

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Parking nearby
Motorhomes allowed

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From 1 May 2024 until 12 November 2024 - Open everyday
From 16 May 2025 until 11 November 2025 - Open everyday

Subject to favorable weather
Subject to snow conditions

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Col Izoard
Elevation : 2361m
, 05350 Arvieux
Please note that the nearest station is more than
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Updated on 15 November 2024 at 10:16
by Office de tourisme du Guillestrois et du Queyras
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