Col des Aravis
D909La Clusaz to Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Distance12.6mi · 20 km
Drive time25 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainValley
Classic Aravis pass with a famous Mont Blanc panorama from the summit
The D909 crosses the Col des Aravis at 1,487 m, linking La Clusaz in Haute-Savoie with La Giettaz and Flumet in Savoie. The summit is known for its open view east to the Mont Blanc massif and a small chapel, and the climb has featured in the Tour de France many times since 1911. The road is fully paved with hairpins near the top, busy in summer, and snow-closed in winter.
Where it runs
La ClusazStart · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Saint-Nicolas-la-ChapelleEnd · France
Character
Corners30bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient10%≈ 1-in-10
Hairpins10tight bends
Climb510 mtotal ascent
Summit1488 mhighest point · 4882 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
619 m rangeKnow before you go
- Heavy tourist and cyclist traffic in summer
- Hairpin bends near the summit
- Winter closure and snow/ice
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