Road and mountain landscape at Col d'Izoard
Photo: Pline
🇫🇷Hautes-AlpesMountain pass · Roadbook

Col d'Izoard

Iconic high alpine pass with history.

Elevation
2,360m
AlpinChaser Score
4.3out of 5

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approaches
Col d'Izoard · 2,360 m
approaches
Original polyline · not a symbolic route
Region
Hautes-Alpes
Best approach
Guillestre
Scenery
5.0 / 5
Riding challenge
3.0 / 5
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Col d'Izoard at a glance.

The most important values in one clear overview.

Elevation
2,360 m

Height of the crossing

Region
Hautes-Alpes

Alpine area and surroundings

Best approach
Guillestre

AlpinChaser recommendation

Scenery
5.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Technique
3.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Road condition
4.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Ride DNA
4.3/ 5
AlpinChaser total score
Editorial
4.0
Community
5.04 ratings

The total score combines the editorial ride profile with AlpinChaser community experience. Categories show the current weighted result.

How this pass feels.

Large and clear enough to compare before the ride, without hiding decisive values in small cards.

Scenery4.9
Flow4.0
Technique3.1
Road condition4.1
Traffic3.2
Popularity5.0
Our recommendation

How we would ride this pass.

Guillestre

From Guillestre, the high alpine landscape is more dramatic than from Briançon.

What stays with you
  • Casse Déserte
  • Historic Tour de France ramp
  • Auberge at the top of the pass
Before departure
  • Cold even in summer
  • Weather changes
  • Excursion traffic
See it once · then ride

The road in pictures.

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Col d'Izoard – alpine road impression
Col d'IzoardPhoto: Pline
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Col d'Izoard

How high is Col d'Izoard?

Col d'Izoard reaches an elevation of 2,360 metres in Hautes-Alpes.

Is Col d'Izoard worth riding by motorcycle?

The Izoard thrives on altitude, landscape and myth. Moderate riding, the experience is visual and historical. The AlpinChaser riding score is 4.3 out of 5.

Which is the best approach to Col d'Izoard?

Guillestre is the recommended approach. From Guillestre, the high alpine landscape is more dramatic than from Briançon.

What should motorcyclists consider on Col d'Izoard?

Cold even in summer Weather changes Excursion traffic

When is Col d'Izoard open?

High-alpine roads can be affected by seasonal closures, snow, construction or short-notice restrictions. Check the official local road status on the day of travel.

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