The Top 5 Mountain Passes around Chavanod
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Chavanod 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: October 1, 2025
At an altitude of 1,050 meters, the Col des Contrebandiers is a vast meadow that marks the intersection of several hiking trails. From there, it is possible to get to …
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The Col de la Frétallaz from Argonay is 4.2 km long with a total drop of 213 m. The average gradient is 6% with maximum gradients of 9.5%.
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Nice climb, last part is extra tough. At the top is a restaurant where you can catch your breath and have a bite to eat.
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Quick view before reaching the top or starting the descent, depending on your direction of arrival.
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About twenty kilometers of climb for this pass with its rural charm, with very few cars.
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