Cycling routes
Col des Montets (FRA) – Mythical Alpine passes
Trient
5/13°
The Col des Montets is a relatively easy pass. The route is only seven kilometers long with an elevation difference of less than 500 meters. The pass is on French soil but belongs to the Vallée du Trient.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
7.1 kmDuration
1:00 h
Description
Between Le Châtelard at the border to France and the Col des Montets, the route shows no major difficulties. The incline is always moderate and the road in excellent condition. You pass through the idyllic village of Vallorcine. After the pass summit, the road continues towards Argentière and Chamonix.
Turn-by-turn directions
The Col des Montets is probably the easiest of all Valais passes. Once is never — you can do it with ease! The beautiful route from Le Châtelard to the pass summit crosses the track of the Mont-Blanc Express, which runs between Martigny and Chamonix. The holiday resort Vallorcine, located halfway, is worth a detour. And why not continue after arriving at the pass summit towards Argentière and Chamonix?
Start
Le Châtelard (1110m)
Destination
Col des Montets (1463m)
Author's recommendation
As a reward at the pass summit, take time to admire the beautiful panorama.
Technical information
Altitude
1466m
1110m
Ascent
+356m
Descent
-3m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Regular trains from all over Switzerland to Martigny. From Martigny, regional train (TMR) to Le Châtelard.
Approach
Motorway A9 to Martigny, then continue on E27 to Martigny Combe. From there, take the Forclaz pass road and drive via Trient to Le Châtelard.
Parking
Parking lots in the village of Le Châtelard.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion