🇫🇷SavoyMountain pass · Roadbook

Col de l'Iseran

The highest continuously asphalted Alpine pass.

Elevation
2,770m
AlpinChaser Score
4.1out of 5

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approaches
Col de l'Iseran · 2,770 m
approaches
Original polyline · not a symbolic route
Region
Savoy
Best approach
Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Scenery
5.0 / 5
Riding challenge
3.0 / 5
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Col de l'Iseran at a glance.

The most important values in one clear overview.

Elevation
2,770 m

Height of the crossing

Region
Savoy

Alpine area and surroundings

Best approach
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

AlpinChaser recommendation

Scenery
5.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Technique
3.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Road condition
4.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Ride DNA
4.1/ 5
AlpinChaser total score
Editorial
4.0
Community
4.54 ratings

The total score combines the editorial ride profile with AlpinChaser community experience. Categories show the current weighted result.

How this pass feels.

Large and clear enough to compare before the ride, without hiding decisive values in small cards.

Scenery5.0
Flow4.1
Technique3.2
Road condition4.1
Traffic3.1
Popularity5.0
Our recommendation

How we would ride this pass.

Bourg-Saint-Maurice

From Bourg-Saint-Maurice, the altitude builds up slowly and monumentally, the high alpine feeling is constant and intense.

What stays with you
  • Glacier view at the summit
  • Vast high alpine landscape
  • Restaurant at the top of the pass
Before departure
  • Cold even in summer
  • Strong wind
  • Long distances
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The road in pictures.

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Col de l'Iseran – alpine road impression
Col de l'IseranPhoto: chisloup
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Col de l'Iseran

How high is Col de l'Iseran?

Col de l'Iseran reaches an elevation of 2,770 metres in Savoy.

Is Col de l'Iseran worth riding by motorcycle?

The Iseran stands for maximum altitude, vastness and a real high alpine feeling. Long arches, open landscape - less technology, more dimension. The AlpinChaser riding score is 4.1 out of 5.

Which is the best approach to Col de l'Iseran?

Bourg-Saint-Maurice is the recommended approach. From Bourg-Saint-Maurice, the altitude builds up slowly and monumentally, the high alpine feeling is constant and intense.

What should motorcyclists consider on Col de l'Iseran?

Cold even in summer Strong wind Long distances

When is Col de l'Iseran open?

High-alpine roads can be affected by seasonal closures, snow, construction or short-notice restrictions. Check the official local road status on the day of travel.

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