Tag - Best Driving Roads

Col de Méraillet

Col de Méraillet is a great mountain pass in the Savoie region of France. This pass is located at a peak elevation of 1,605m and is traversed via the road D925. The pass has an overall length of 20km with numerous hairpins and sweeping curves. This is another pass with great scenery, a distinct feature of this pass is the spectacular lake (Lac de Roselend) located at...

Col de la Madeleine

Col de la Madeleine is an amazing mountain pass in the French Alps. Col de la Madeleine is located at a peak elevation of 1,993m in the region of Savoie in France. This mountain pass has been a common feature in the Tour de France.  Col de la Madeleine is only open in the summer months due to snow. The pass has a length of 20km with numerous hairpins and sweeping...

Col de l’Iseran

Col de l’Iseran is one of the best driving roads in the world and is the highest paved road in the Alps. Col de l’Iseran has a peak elevation of 2,764m and is located in the region of Savoie in France. It’s a prominent pass that has been featured in the Tour de France a number of times. This road is only open in the summer months and is inaccessible...

Transfăgărășan Highway

The Transfăgărășan Highway was nominated by Top Gear as the best road in the world. This road is located in Romania in the region between Transylvania and Wallachia.  This is Romania’s second highest road and has a peak elevation of 2,042m. This road is only open in the summer months and during daylight hours. The full length of the highway is 90km long as it...