Col de la Forclaz de Montmin
France · Haute-Savoie
1,147m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,147m
- Route length
- 10 km
- Max gradient
- 13%
- Hairpins
- 9
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
STalloires
10 km · max 13%
▲Col de la Forclaz de Montmin (1,147m)
Descent
EVesonne
A scenic pass above the eastern shore of Lake Annecy, offering one of the most spectacular panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Climbed 5 times by the Tour de France. Also a renowned paragliding launch site.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑729m gain
↓721m loss
454m → 1,148m → 462m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
9
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›Steep gradients demand good brakes. Use low gears on descent to avoid brake fade.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 45.8035°N, 6.2647°E
- Start (Talloires)
- 45.8362°N, 6.2170°E
- End (Vesonne)
- 45.7853°N, 6.2391°E
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Image: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France / CC BY 2.0