How hard is Col d'Izoard?

Classified as Category 1, Col d'Izoard is a serious ascent that demands respect and careful pacing.

How long is Col d'Izoard?

Col d'Izoard is 14.2km long with 1,040m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Where does Col d'Izoard start?

Col d'Izoard starts on the D902 in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. The starting coordinates are 44.7481°N, 6.7725°E.

What is the steepest section of Col d'Izoard?

The steepest 100-metre section of Col d'Izoard hits 14.7%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 7.3%.

How many hairpins does Col d'Izoard have?

Col d'Izoard has 13 hairpin bends. The hairpins break up the ascent and provide landmarks to track your progress.

Cat 1 D902

Col d'Izoard

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

The D902 rises 14.2km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 1,040m to 2,361m. The average gradient of 7.3% disguises ramps of 14.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 13 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. At 2,361m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.

Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
The 7th climb in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur by summit elevation.
Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
13 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.