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Modane

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Modane

The Top 20 Mountain Passes around Modane

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Modane and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Col du Sommeiller Gravel Climb

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Located on the southern border between France and Italy, the Col du Sommeiller peaks at 2,995 meters above sea level. Its long climb of 26 kilometers is accessible by mountain …

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Col de la Vallée Étroite

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A cross marks this pass, located at an altitude of 2,438 meters, at the foot of Mount Thabor. The Col de la Vallée Étroite was part of the Maginot Line …

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The old road to Col de la Roue

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This old road which leads to the Col de la Roue is magnificent. The views of the surrounding mountains are breathtaking. This whole part is done on the bike without …

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Col de la Rhô

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Located on the Franco-Italian border, the Col de la Roue (Colle della Rhô) is perched at an altitude of 2,541 metres. The single-track path that joins the pass is technical …

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Col de la Rho

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Beautiful view of what you have traveled and what awaits you.

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Col de l'Echelle

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A medium-difficulty climb on perfect asphalt, and of course, there's no shortage of views.

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Ascent of the Col de Tougnète from Les Ménuires

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The Col de Tougnète is a new challenge that was created during the summer of 2022 in the Vanoise massif in the heart of the "Three Valleys." The access road …

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Col de Chavière

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It is a magnificent pass, at an altitude of 2,796 meters. The landscape is very surprising, almost lunar. It is not uncommon to see ibex and marmots there!

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Aussois Pass - 2914 m

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Passage between Pralognan and Fond d'Aussois. Push 15min to reach the Pointe de l'Observatoire and a 360 ° panorama over the whole valley.

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La Turra

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La Turra is a locality on the southern flank of the Vanoise National Park. At 2,363 meters above sea level, the panorama over the Arc Valley is spectacular.

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Plagnette Pass

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Be careful, a pass that climbs along hiking trails on a small part of the ascent to Valloire. Expect to push the bike in narrow paths where the bike does …

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The Top 20 Mountain Passes around Modane

Col du Sommeiller Gravel Climb

Col de la Vallée Étroite

The old road to Col de la Roue

Col de la Rhô

Col de la Rho

Col de l'Echelle

Ascent of the Col de Tougnète from Les Ménuires

Col de Chavière

Aussois Pass - 2914 m

La Turra

Plagnette Pass

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Most popular routes around Modane

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