Hotels in Route Napoleon, France

Route Napoleon stretches from Cannes on the Mediterranean coast to Grenoble in the French Alps, following the 186-mile path Napoleon took in 1815. The climate shifts from Mediterranean heat along the coast (average 82°F/28°C in July) to alpine coolness at higher elevations (often 50°F/10°C in July). In summer, you can drive the winding roads past lavender fields and stop at the Citadelle de Sisteron, while winter draws skiers to resorts like Les Orres and Pra-Loup along the route.