Pas de Morgins
Switzerland / France · Valais / Haute-Savoie
1,369m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,369m
- Route length
- 15 km
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Hairpins
- 12
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
STroistorrents
15 km · max 8%
▲Pas de Morgins (1,369m)
Descent
EChâtel (France)
Border crossing connecting the Val d'Illiez in Valais with the Chablais in France. Gentle pass through the charming ski resort village of Morgins.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑689m gain
↓286m loss
775m → 1,405m → 1,178m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
12
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.
- ›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.2417°N, 6.8500°E
- Start (Troistorrents)
- 46.2300°N, 6.9175°E
- End (Châtel (France))
- 46.2667°N, 6.8400°E
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