Col de la Pertie
France, europe
12.62 km
972 m
hard
Year-round
# Col de la Pertie
Ready for a quirky mountain adventure in southeastern France? Col de la Pertie is a 972-meter (3,188 feet) pass tucked away in the Drôme department that'll test your driving skills in all the right ways.
Starting from the village of Villeperdrix, you're looking at a 12.62 km climb that packs 591 meters of elevation gain into the journey. The average grade sits at a manageable 4.6%, but don't let that fool you—there are sections that ramp up to a gnarly 11%, so grip the wheel tight.
The road is paved (thank goodness), but fair warning: it's seen better days. D570 is pretty narrow and winding, which adds to the adventure but demands respect. The steep grades combined with the tight pavement mean you'll want to take your time and stay focused on those hairpins.
If you're chasing that perfect blend of challenging curves, dramatic elevation, and real French Alpine character, this one's worth adding to your road trip bucket list. Just come prepared, watch your brakes, and soak in the scenery—that's what makes these mountain passes so special.
Where is it?
Col de la Pertie is located in France (europe). Coordinates: 46.0592, 3.0406
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 12.62 km
- Max Elevation
- 972 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 46.0592, 3.0406
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