Driving the scenic road to Col d’Olivier
France, europe
19.3 km
711 m
easy
Year-round
# Col d'Olivier: A Scenic Alpine Gem
Head to the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in southeastern France, where you'll find the charming Col d'Olivier sitting pretty at 711m (2,332ft). This mountain pass is tucked away in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, nestled within the stunning Verdon Natural Regional Park and just a hop away from the Var department.
The real treat? This 19.3km (12-mile) drive along the fully paved D952 is your golden ticket to the legendary Gorges du Verdon. It's one seriously gorgeous route that deserves your full attention—seriously, bring a good camera. The scenery is the kind that makes you pull over constantly (and you'll want to), so pace yourself and soak it all in.
Running from the charming town of La Palud-sur-Verdon to the enchanting Moustiers-Sainte-Marie—officially one of France's most beautiful villages—this pass is open year-round, making it accessible whenever wanderlust strikes. Just a heads-up: weekends and peak holiday seasons get crowded, so keep your eyes peeled for oncoming traffic and drive defensively.
Whether you're chasing mountain scenery or dreaming of postcard-perfect villages, this alpine route delivers on all fronts.
Where is it?
Driving the scenic road to Col d’Olivier is located in France (europe). Coordinates: 46.4882, 2.6992
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 19.3 km
- Max Elevation
- 711 m
- Difficulty
- easy
- Coordinates
- 46.4882, 2.6992
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