Col de Pinpinier
France, europe
23.7 km
1,130 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, picture this: you're cruising through the South of France, top down, heading for Col de Pinpinier. This hidden gem sits pretty high up in the Alpes-Maritimes, at 1,130m (3,707ft).
The drive? Totally worth it. Think winding asphalt, a little on the narrow and steep side, but hey, that's part of the adventure! You'll find it marked as the D10 (Route de St. Auban), linking Roquesteron and La Faye du Mas. From Roquesteron, it's about 23.7 km uphill, climbing a good 811 meters. Don't worry, it's not crazy steep – averages out to around 3.4%. The scenery is knock-your-socks-off gorgeous. Just keep your eyes on the road, and soak it all in!
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 23.7 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,130 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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