The mythical pass of the Izoard, made famous by the performances of the cyclists of the Tour de France, reaches 2361 meters in height. Open from June to November, the valid marks the transition between the Briançon area and the Queyras area. Near the pass, on the Queyras side, you cannot help but admire the famous Casse Désert, an unusual site with a lunar landscape.

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Elevation 1,210 m

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Tuesday 24 March

12°C

-6°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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