A scenic road to Col de Saint-Barnabé in the French Alps
France, europe
8.2 km
1,368 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, buckle up, road trippers, because Col de Saint-Barnabé in southeastern France is calling your name! Nestled in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence within the stunning Verdon Regional Nature Park, this mountain pass tops out at a cool 1,368 meters (or 4,488 feet for you imperial system fans).
The route, running 8.2 kilometers (that's about 5 miles) from Demandolx to Soleilhas, is paved all the way, though things can get a little narrow in spots. Expect some seriously steep sections too, with gradients hitting up to 11% – you'll definitely feel it!
This road is totally immersed in the Verdon river valley. Picture this: mountains and forests all around. Just a heads up, though: this area's known for some wild electrical storms in the summer, so keep an eye on the sky!
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 8.2 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,368 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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