Col de la Colombière, French Alps

Roads · Mountain pass · France

Col de la Colombière

A Route des Grandes Alpes classic between Le Grand-Bornand and the Arve valley, topping out at 1,613 m.
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Length17 miles28 km
Driving timeAbout 40 minwithout stops
OpenMay to Novusually
RoadNarrow in placesbusy in summer
Low carsGood
MotorcyclesGreat
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Before you go

Usually open mid-May to late November. A favourite with cyclists on summer mornings; the Le Grand-Bornand side is the gentler climb.

Which way round

Either way: about 12 km up from Le Grand-Bornand, or 16.5 km from Scionzier.

When it’s open

Usually open May to Nov. Opening depends on the snow, so check the status before you go.

The route

  1. Le Grand-Bornand
  2. summit
  3. Scionzier

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