Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Col des Gets

Col des Gets

France · Haute-Savoie

1,170m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,170m
Route length
14 km
Max gradient
8%
Hairpins
1
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

STaninges
14 km · max 8%
Col des Gets (1,170m)
Descent
EMorzine
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Pass connecting Taninges to Morzine through the charming ski village of Les Gets. Moderate climb giving access to the Portes du Soleil ski area.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

640m772m904m1,036m1,168m0 km5 km10 km15 km1,168m
584m gain
248m loss
640m → 1,168m → 976m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

1

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
46.1597°N, 6.6697°E
Start (Taninges)
46.1058°N, 6.5928°E
End (Morzine)
46.1789°N, 6.7100°E
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