Col de la Lombarde


Col de la Lombarde is a high mountain pass above the ski resort of Isola 2000 on the border between France and Italy.

Details of the climb

From Italy, the climb starts at Vinadio and is 21.5 km long. Over this distance, the climb is 1447 m., with the steepest sections at 9.1%.
From France, the climb starts at Isola and is 21.2 km long. Over this distance, the climb is 1477 m., with the steepest sections at 9.3% at the foot of the climb.

Tour de France

The Tour de France crossed the pass for the first time in 2008, approaching from Italy via Vinadio on the 157 km sixteenth stage from Cuneo to Jausiers.

Appearances in Tour de France

YearStageCategoryStartFinishLeader at the summit
200816HCCuneoJausiersStefan Schumacher