Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Col du Corbier

Col du Corbier

France · Haute-Savoie

1,230m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,230m
Route length
12 km
Max gradient
9%
Hairpins
30
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SLe Biot
12 km · max 9%
Col du Corbier (1,230m)
Descent
EBellevaux
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Quiet Chablais Alps pass connecting the Brevon to the Dranse valley. Pleasant alpine pastures with views of the Dents du Midi.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

668m857m1,046m1,235m1,424m0 km10 km20 km30 km1,424m
994m gain
1,248m loss
1,133m → 1,424m → 879m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

30

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.
  • With 30 hairpin turns, take your time and use each switchback to enjoy the views.

Coordinates

Summit
46.2622°N, 6.5622°E
Start (Le Biot)
46.2875°N, 6.5917°E
End (Bellevaux)
46.2544°N, 6.5344°E
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Image: Marie-Françoise Teninge / CC BY-SA 4.0