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Col des Montets

Scenic stop · France

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Scenic stop · France. Updated October 2026.

About this place

On the road from Chamonix to the Vallorcine and the Swiss Trient valley, on toward the Col de la Forclaz and Martigny. It usually stays open in winter but may close in extreme weather, and chains or winter tyres are often needed. The D 1506 is paved.

Where it is

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10 km from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

1,465 m above sea level

Around here

  1. 21kmStand 74WorkshopSW
  2. 21kmMoto Shop RacingMoto shopNE
  3. 10kmChamonix-Mont-BlancNearest town

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