Col du Sappenay
France, europe
7.43 km
897 m
moderate
Year-round
# Col du Sappenay
Nestled in the gorgeous Jura Mountains of France, Col du Sappenay sits at a respectable 897m (2,942ft) elevation. The road up—Route D54—is fully paved and makes for a really enjoyable drive through some seriously scenic terrain.
Starting from Vuiz, you're looking at a 7.43 km climb that gains 621 meters of elevation, averaging around 8.3% gradient. Nothing too brutal, but definitely enough to get your heart pumping if you're on a bike!
The route takes you through the stunning Néphaz Gorge before you spot the charming Chapel of Notre Dame de la Salette. After that, the road keeps climbing gently upward until you reach a paraglider take-off spot with incredible views. It's the kind of pass that rewards you with both a fun drive and some seriously Instagram-worthy scenery. Perfect for a day trip if you're exploring the region!
Where is it?
Col du Sappenay is located in France (europe). Coordinates: 46.2181, 1.9086
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 7.43 km
- Max Elevation
- 897 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 46.2181, 1.9086
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