Col des Aravis
France · Haute-Savoie
1,486m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,486m
- Route length
- 20 km
- Max gradient
- 9%
- Hairpins
- 20
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round (may close briefly in heavy snow)
Route & Map
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Route
SLa Clusaz
20 km · max 9%
▲Col des Aravis (1,486m)
Descent
EFlumet
Beautiful pass in the Aravis chain with stunning Mont Blanc views. Connects La Clusaz to Flumet through traditional chalets and Reblochon cheese farms.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑567m gain
↓698m loss
1,035m → 1,486m → 904m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
20
Serious switchback territory
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
- 45.8722°N, 6.4644°E
- Start (La Clusaz)
- 45.9047°N, 6.4236°E
- End (Flumet)
- 45.8186°N, 6.5150°E
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