Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Col des Planches

Col des Planches

Switzerland · Valais

1,411m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,411m
Route length
12 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
4
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SMartigny
12 km · max 10%
Col des Planches (1,411m)
Descent
ESembrancher
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Small pass connecting Martigny-Combe with Sembrancher in the Val d'Entremont. Alternative to the main Entremont valley road. Quiet road through vineyards and pastures.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

455m520m586m651m716m0 km10 km20 km716m
559m gain
318m loss
475m → 716m → 716m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

4

A few tight turns to keep it interesting

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.

Coordinates

Summit
46.1181°N, 7.1394°E
Start (Martigny)
46.1028°N, 7.0722°E
End (Sembrancher)
46.0783°N, 7.1528°E
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