Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Briançon 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: October 1, 2025

Col du Galibier

The Col du Galibier from Briançon is a climb located in the Grand Briançonnais region. This climb is 34.8 kilometers long, with a positive elevation gain of 1,398 meters. The …

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Col du Lautaret

The Col du Lautaret is the last climb before heading to the summit of the Col du Galibier. The Lautaret route can be quite busy; the best day to ride is Sunday, when heavy goods vehicles are banned.

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Col de Vars

The Vars pass is located at 2,108 meters and connects the Ubaye valley with the Embrunais. The Col de Vars is a typical passage of the Tour de France, crossed already 35 times since 1947.

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Ascent of Col de Vars from Les Gleizolles

A quiet and rather tame climb - the Col de Vars is overall less spectacular than its neighbors Izoard and Bonette, but still worth a climb!

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Col de Montgenèvre

The Col de Montgenèvre connects Briançon, France, to Cesana Torinese, Italy. The pass, at 1,850 meters, is located entirely in France. The Montgenèvre pass is a historic pass: for the …

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Col du Granon

Beautiful view of the Ecrins. On the Col is a small restaurant Buvette du Granon with a sun terrace. Did you know that you can also cycle up or down the Granon unpaved?

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Col Agnel / Colle dell'Agnello

The Agnel Pass is located on the border between France and Italy. At 2,744 meters, it is one of the highest passes in France. From Guillestre, the climb is 42 …

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Col d’Izoard

The Col d’Izoard is one of the famous passes in the Southern French Alps. Legends have been written there and memorable clashes between great cyclists have taken place there. The …

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Col de la Pousterle

After a long, unpaved climb, you reach the top of Col de la Pousterle. From here, you have stunning views over the Vallouise valley and Puy Saint Vincent. Once on …

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Tunnel de la Traversette (Buco di Viso)

The Buco di Viso was the first Alpine tunnel. It was completed in 1480 at the behest of Ludovico II, Marquis of Saluzzo, who governed the plain below the Stone …

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Col du Galibier

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Col de Vars

Ascent of Col de Vars from Les Gleizolles

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