Col de l'Épine (Haute-Savoie)

Col de l'Épine (elevation 947 m (3,107 ft)) 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.

Col de l'Épine
Elevation947 m (3,107 ft)
Traversed byD162
LocationHaute-Savoie, France
RangeAlps
Coordinates45°46′45″N 6°20′56″E / 45.77917°N 6.34889°E / 45.77917; 6.34889
Col de l'Épine is located in France
Col de l'Épine
Col de l'Épine
Location of Col de l'Épine

Appearances in the Tour de France

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

Year Stage Category Start Finish Leader at the summit*
2013 19 1 Le Bourg-d'Oisans Le Grand-Bornand   Pierre Rolland (FRA)
1995 9 3 Le Grand-Bornand La Plagne   Richard Virenque (FRA)

References

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  1. ^ "Le col de l'Epine dans le Tour de France". ledicodutour.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.