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The Top 20 Mountain Passes around Gap

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Gap and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: November 27, 2025

Col des Garcinets

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Very simple climb, pay attention to the asphalt which is very slippery and easy to slip.

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Lebraut Pass

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A pleasant climb that offers a breathtaking view of the Lac de Serre-Ponçon below.

The climb is in two parts with a short one kilometer descent in the middle which …

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Col de Moissière (1573 m)

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The climb has steep sections and stretches that make you breathe, at the top a fabulous panorama awaits you. Little traffic.

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Col du Parpaillon

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Here the asphalt road ends and you can no longer continue on the BDC.

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Col du Festre

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Very wide road with asphalt in impeccable condition. Panoramas 5 ⭐️

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Col du Noyer (1664 m)

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Small alpine pass from the Drac valley to the Dévoluy plateau, at the pass a small hut, great view of the Drac valley. Relatively narrow road, little traffic, completely asphalt.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-du-noyer

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Espréaux Pass

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Simply sublime. The geological phenomenon that can be observed is called "marls". The rock has between 35% and 65% limestone, which makes it easily crumbles and gives these geometric shapes to the mountains.

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Col de Gleize (1691 m)

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It is accessible by car via a pretty narrow road and has parking as it is the starting point for many trails.

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Faye Pass

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Co de Faye, 922 meters above sea level, linking the Savournon valley and the towns of Lazer, Faye and Ventavon. It is one of the highest points of the cycle route of the "Tour de la montagne d'Aujour"

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Vaurze Pass

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The Col de la Vaurze is an emblematic passage of the Écrins massif, it reveals at its summit, a unique panorama of the surrounding peaks.

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The Top 20 Mountain Passes around Gap

Col des Garcinets

Lebraut Pass

Col de Moissière (1573 m)

Col du Parpaillon

Col du Festre

Col du Noyer (1664 m)

Espréaux Pass

Col de Gleize (1691 m)

Faye Pass

Vaurze Pass

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