Col des Saisies
| Col des Saisies | |
|---|---|
  Col des Saisies Location of Col des Saisies | |
| Elevation | 1,657 m (5,436 ft) |
| Traversed by | D 925/D 218 |
| Location | Savoie, France |
| Range | Alps |
| Coordinates | 45°45′30″N 6°31′43″E / 45.758333°N 6.528611°ECoordinates: 45°45′30″N 6°31′43″E / 45.758333°N 6.528611°E |
Col des Saisies (el. 1657 m.) is a mountain pass in the Alps in the department of Savoie in France. The pass is delimited by the peak of Bisanne to the west, and by the peaks of Légette (Lézette) and Chard du Beurre to the east. The ski resort of Les Saisies is situated on the pass.
Appearances in Tour de France
The pass is often used as part of the route in the Tour de France, most recently in 2010.
| Year | Stage | Category | Leader at the summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 | 1 |  Jérôme Pineau (FRA) |
| 2009 | 17 | 1 |  Thor Hushovd (NOR) |
See also
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