Col du Lautaret
2058 metres
 
In the northern French Alps

Usually regarded as a necessary through route, or as a stepping-stone on the way to Galibier, this long but very easy pass is greatly underrated.

Don't miss the remarkable Alpine Garden

The surrounding scenery near the summit is quite superb, the wonderful peak of La Meije especially dramatic when approached from the east.

	Telegraphe
	Galibier
==	Lautaret
	Alpine Garden
	La Meije

N	Galibier
	Route  des          Grandes Alpes
S	Izoard

	Bourg d'Oisans
N	Galibier
S
E	Montgenevre Echelle Izoard Granon Gondran
W	L'Infernet Alpe d'Huez Sarennes
	N French Alps
	La Marmotte