Col de la Ramaz
France · Haute-Savoie
1,619m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,619m
- Route length
- 16 km
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Hairpins
- 13
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- May - November
Route & Map
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Route
SMieussy
16 km · max 12%
▲Col de la Ramaz (1,619m)
Descent
EPraz-de-Lys
Challenging lesser-known climb near Morzine to Praz-de-Lys ski resort. Steep ramps and quiet roads. Used in the Tour de France.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑760m gain
↓109m loss
631m → 1,282m → 1,282m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
13
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
When to Drive
May - November (Best: July - September)
- ›Open May - November. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.0856°N, 6.5978°E
- Start (Mieussy)
- 46.1322°N, 6.5228°E
- End (Praz-de-Lys)
- 46.0800°N, 6.6200°E
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