Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Pas de Morgins

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)
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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

745m910m1,075m1,240m1,405m0 km5 km10 km15 km1,405m
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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