The Top 10 Mountain Passes around Chanaz
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Chanaz 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
Chambotte Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Very nice climb with a magnificent view all along on the Lac du Bourget. Past the pass, take the road to the right to climb to the Belvedere (be careful, …
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Col du Grand Colombier
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This pass, just over 1,500 meters high, is truly wonderful in every respect. The ascent takes you along small roads with very little traffic, but with many magnificent views—a perfect …
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Ascent of Col du Grand Colombier from Culoz
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From Culoz, it's an 18-kilometer climb, alternating between slopes of almost 15% and a few flat sections for resting.
I prefer this side because it allows for the switchbacks that made this pass famous.
I prefer this side because it allows for the switchbacks that made this pass famous.
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Col du Sapenay
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Beautiful collar and very beautiful laces
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Clergeon Pass (979 m)
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Mountain pass between Chautagne and Rumilly. Climbing it from the west is quite tough. Very little car traffic (less than for its neighbours of Sapenay and Chambotte)
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Col du Grand Colombier Ascent from Anglefort
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Of the four access routes to the Col du Grand Colombier, the ascent from Anglefort is probably the most difficult, especially over the first ten kilometers, which average 10%. The …
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View of Lake Bourget from the Col de la Chambotte
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A brief but not given pass to the north east of Lac du Bourget. Roughly speaking, a straight ramp of five kilometers at an average of 8% without rest (the …
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Col du Sapenay Ascent and Descent
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
Nice collar.
Almost no car, and the plateau at the top is very pretty.
Beautiful view of Lake Bourget on the Ruffieux side
Almost no car, and the plateau at the top is very pretty.
Beautiful view of Lake Bourget on the Ruffieux side
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Ascent of the Col du Grand Colombier from Talissieu via Chavornay
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Not included in the four access routes to the Col du Grand Colombier, this climb is nonetheless formidable. The numbers speak for themselves: fourteen kilometers at an average 9% gradient …
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Climb to Col du Clergeon (east side)
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About twenty kilometers of climb for this pass with its rural charm, with very few cars.
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