The road surface is smooth and the scenery on the way up is breathtaking. As the road ascends through a series of sweeping bends, the scenery turns from lush green to volcanic like barren landscape at the top. As you link the series of bends, this is a great road to drive, taking in the scenery on the way up to the summit where you can enjoy stunning panoramic views.
This road is used on the tour de France, and is well maintained. The descent from the summit gives a good view of the road ahead, which is something to behold. The road gets more challenging and at times is very narrow, but it is a road worthy of a Top 10 place.
