Lac de Pramol
France, europe
18.8 km
1,819 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, picture this: you're cruising through the Maurienne Valley in the French Alps, heading towards a hidden gem called Lac de Pramol. This high-altitude lake sits pretty at 1,728m (that's 5,969ft!), just a hop, skip, and a jump past les Karellis ski resort.
The road? Oh, it's a sweet, paved climb. Starting in Saint Jean de Maurienne, you've got about 18.8 km of winding asphalt ahead of you. You'll gain 1,168 meters in elevation, averaging around 6.2% grade – with some punchy sections hitting 11%! It’s usually a chill drive; not too much traffic unless it's a Saturday during ski season. And the reward? The serene waters of the lake perfectly mirroring the dramatic Croix des Têtes, which happens to be France's biggest limestone cliff. Trust me, you'll want your camera ready for this one!
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 18.8 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,819 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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