The Col de la Croix-de-Fer (2 m) links Isère and Savoie, between Oisans and Maurienne.
From the Col de la Croix-de-Fer, at the foot of the Pic de l'Etendard (3 m) and its glacier, you will have a breathtaking view of the Arvan valley, the Aiguilles d'Arves and the peaks of the Sept Laux massif.
history of col de la croix de fer
At the pass is the source of the Eau d'Olle, which is why this pass was once called the Col d'Olle. It owes its current name to the imposing iron cross that stands at its summit.
For several centuries, only a mule track led to the pass. It was transformed into a road in 1900, first from Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves to the pass, then extending it to the col du Glandon (inaugurated on July 14, 1912).
A legendary pass for cyclists
A road to climb from June to October
Borrowed by the Tour de France and the Marmot, this pass is a must for cyclists. The Tour de France has used no less than 15 times this pass! Its ascent requires a great physical effort that the beauty of the site amply rewards.
Please note! The mountain pass road is only open in summer, from June to October.