Col du Chaussy
France · Savoie
1,533m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,533m
- Route length
- 16 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 14
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- May - November
Route & Map
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Route
SPontamafrey-Montpascal
16 km · max 10%
▲Col du Chaussy (1,533m)
Descent
ECol du Chaussy (summit)
Spectacular road featuring the famous Lacets de Montvernier hairpins on its approach from the Maurienne. Connects the valley floor to the plateau.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑654m gain
↓517m loss
780m → 943m → 917m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
14
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
When to Drive
May - November (Best: July - September)
- ›Open May - November. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 45.3097°N, 6.2689°E
- Start (Pontamafrey-Montpascal)
- 45.3069°N, 6.3575°E
- End (Col du Chaussy (summit))
- 45.3097°N, 6.2689°E
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