Bella strada in mezzo ad un'imponente spettacolo alpine che porta fino ai 2.300mt del colle. Lo si può raggiungere partendo da Barcelonette o da Nizza. Escursione da fare in auto o moto che vale la pena.
We had initially intended to hire bikes and cycle this col, but we ran out of time, so we drove it instead, but we'd love to cycle it in future. The scenery changes as you climb up through the river valley, passing many cyclists on the way! We stopped to take photos on some of the bridges over the river. Amazing geology too, with folded layers of rocks on the steep valley sides. We headed down the other side and stopped at Guillaume, a lovely medieval village, then drove on down the gorges de Daluis, which was stunning - amazing red rocks, like the grand canyon! There were warnings about 17 tunnels, although we lost count! Then arrived at Entrevaux, another lovely fairytale walled town, and well worth a visit.
Sicuramente un colle da fare nel giro classico sulle alpi marittime, paesaggio intrigante e bell'asfalto da percorrere in una 2 gg di tutte curve, proseguendo poi per Barcellonette con sosta in questo paesino tipico francese. Da consigliare nel periodi giugno settembre con poco traffico per godersi la strada in tutta tranquillità.
Wonderful views climbing up into the snow line, watching all the unusual wildlife. Not so good when some of the passes are closed and that is the way back to base! But that's the Alps!
Mars 2014. Col fermé aux véhicules, c'est donc en raquettes que nous avons grimpé jusqu'au col. Personne !!!! nous avions l'impression d'être seul au monde jusqu'à ce qu'on tombe sur la gendarmerie en plein entrainement et surpris de nous voir. Repas en pleine nature, que du bonheur.!!!! Pendant la pause déjeuner nous avons eu le droit à une petite avalanche sur le versant en face de nous, c'est impressionnant. A faire aussi en été, les couleurs sont également splendide.
Col très agréable! Bravo aux sportifs qui osent le monter en vélo...un des plus beaux cols a faire. Petite pose avant le sommet pour apprécier un moment de calme!
Une belle route de montagne avec des passages étroits impressionnants. L'arrivée au col et la descente vers barcelonette sont les parties les plus agréables.
Really enjoyable ride from Barcelonnette. Steady gradient and a superb evolution of the landscape from a narrow rocky gorge to wider alpine pastures. Not too much traffic, even in August. Great as a 'day out' from Barcelonnette or as part of a 1-day cicuit or as a segment of the Route des Grandes Alpes. Loved it.
uno dei passi per noi più belli delle Alpi Marittine Francesi a 2326 m di altezza, sulla Route des Grandes Alpes, in uno scenario di alpeggi e massi erratici dominato dal Mont Pelat 3051 m
Ein Traum für jeden Motorradfahrer: Col de Restefond (2680), Col de la Bonette (2802), Col de la Couillole (1678), Col de la Cayolle (2326) und wie sie alle heissen!