Where is Pas de l'Agrée?
France, europe
8.6 km
1,192 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, picture this: you're cruising through the Alpes-Maritimes in France, near the Italian border, ready for an adventure. You're headed to Pas de l'Agrée, a sweet mountain pass sitting pretty at 1,192m (3,910ft) in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
The D54, a fully paved road winds its way up through Mercantour National Park. Good news: it's open year-round!
But hold on, it's not just a Sunday drive. This 8.6 km (5.34 miles) stretch is packed with hairpin turns, seriously steep climbs, and sections so narrow you might just kiss the mountainside. The road surface has seen better days.
What you get in return? Drop-dead gorgeous scenery that'll have you pulling over every five minutes to snap pics. So, buckle up, keep your eyes on the road (and the views!), and get ready for a thrilling ride!
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 8.6 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,192 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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