Lacets de Montvernier
France · Savoie
782m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 782m
- Route length
- 3.4 km
- Max gradient
- 9%
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SPontamafrey-Montpascal
3.4 km · max 9%
▲Lacets de Montvernier (782m)
Descent
EMontvernier
Spectacular series of 18 hairpin bends climbing the cliff face above the Maurienne, reminiscent of the Stelvio. Featured in the Tour de France for its photogenic switchbacks.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑119m gain
↓101m loss
764m → 782m → 782m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
0
Sweeping curves, no tight switchbacks
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
- 45.3194°N, 6.3467°E
- Start (Pontamafrey-Montpascal)
- 45.3069°N, 6.3575°E
- End (Montvernier)
- 45.3194°N, 6.3467°E
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Image: Florian Pépellin / CC BY-SA 3.0