Col de la Baume
France, europe
3.44 km
1,068 m
hard
Year-round
# Col de la Baume
Nestled in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region of southeastern France, Col de la Baume sits pretty at 1,068 meters (3,503 feet) above sea level. It's the kind of pass that rewards you with bragging rights—if you can handle the ride.
The approach via D402 is where things get interesting. Starting from Col de Cheiron, you're looking at a punchy 3.44 km climb that'll definitely get your heart pumping. The elevation gain totals 184 meters over that distance, meaning you're averaging a solid 5.3% gradient. The road is paved, which is nice, but don't expect wide, forgiving curves—this is narrow, steep, and demands respect from anyone behind the wheel.
The combination of tight switchbacks and steep climbing makes this a proper mountain adventure. It's not for casual Sunday drivers, but if you're into winding roads through Alpine scenery, this one delivers the goods. Just take it steady, watch those hairpins, and enjoy the views as you climb higher into the French Alps.
Where is it?
Col de la Baume is located in France (europe). Coordinates: 44.7643, 2.9840
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 3.44 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,068 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 44.7643, 2.9840
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