Road and mountain landscape at Col de la Bonette
Photo: MartinD
🇫🇷Hautes-AlpesMountain pass · Roadbook

Col de la Bonette

The highest road in France.

Elevation
2,715m
AlpinChaser Score
3.7out of 5

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approaches
Col de la Bonette · 2,715 m
approaches
Original polyline · not a symbolic route
Region
Hautes-Alpes
Best approach
Jausiers
Scenery
5.0 / 5
Riding challenge
3.0 / 5
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Col de la Bonette at a glance.

The most important values in one clear overview.

Elevation
2,715 m

Height of the crossing

Region
Hautes-Alpes

Alpine area and surroundings

Best approach
Jausiers

AlpinChaser recommendation

Scenery
5.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Technique
3.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Road condition
4.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Ride DNA
3.7/ 5
AlpinChaser total score
Editorial
3.7
Community
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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
Flow4.0
Technique3.0
Road condition4.0
Traffic2.0
Popularity4.0
Our recommendation

How we would ride this pass.

Jausiers

From Jausiers, the altitude steadily increases and the feeling of the high Alps becomes greater and more impressive.

What stays with you
  • Cime de la Bonette
  • Monumental plateau
  • Restaurant an der Schleife
Before departure
  • Long distances
  • Susceptible to wind
  • Little rhythm
See it once · then ride

The road in pictures.

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Col de la Bonette – alpine road impression
Col de la BonettePhoto: JCosson
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Col de la Bonette

How high is Col de la Bonette?

Col de la Bonette reaches an elevation of 2,715 metres in Hautes-Alpes.

Is Col de la Bonette worth riding by motorcycle?

The Bonette is less technical, but more monumental. Height, vastness and remoteness are clearly in the foreground. The AlpinChaser riding score is 3.7 out of 5.

Which is the best approach to Col de la Bonette?

Jausiers is the recommended approach. From Jausiers, the altitude steadily increases and the feeling of the high Alps becomes greater and more impressive.

What should motorcyclists consider on Col de la Bonette?

Long distances Susceptible to wind Little rhythm

When is Col de la Bonette 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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