Col de l'Épine (Haute-Savoie) explained

Col de l'Épine
Elevation M:947
Traversed:D162
Map:France
Label:Col de l'Épine
Coords:45.7792°N 6.3489°W
Location:Haute-Savoie, France
Range:Alps

Col de l'Épine (elevation 947m (3,107feet)) is a paved mountain pass in the Aravis range in the Alps. Located in the department of the Haute-Savoie, it connects Marlens to Serraval. It is reached and crossed by the route départementale D16 local road.

Appearances in the Tour de France

The Tour de France crossed the Col de l'Épine in 1995, 2007 and 2013. 1995 and 2013 were categorized climbs.[1]

YearStageCategory StartFinish Leader at the summit*
2013191Le Bourg-d'OisansLe Grand-Bornand
199593Le Grand-BornandLa Plagne

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Le col de l'Epine dans le Tour de France . ledicodutour.com . 22 July 2022.