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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Monthey

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Monthey 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 de Coux

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The Col de Cou forms the border between Switzerland and France here and was particularly popular with smugglers in the early 20th century. Goods such as sugar, butter, watches and …

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Portes du Soleil Pass

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Located at an altitude of 1950 meters, the Portes du Soleil pass gave birth to the international Portes du Soleil association. This brings together 12 French and Swiss stations. At …

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Col de Bostan

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The Col de Bonstan forms the direct transition through the rock massif of the Dents Blanches from France to Switzerland.

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Mossettes Peak

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From the summit you have a wonderful 360° view over the Portes du Soleil ski area. The ascent is very easy as the summit itself is only about 150m away …

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Cantine Coux

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Col de Cou on gravel path is smooth and leads to incredible views ... also a restaurant at altitude. Make sure you go on a sunny day though

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Col des Portes de Culet

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The Col des Portes de Culet culminates at an altitude of 1,787 meters. It is easily accessible by the path which climbs gently. From the pass you can enjoy beautiful …

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Col de Bretolet

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From August to October the station monitors the migration of small and large birds across the Alps. They see golden eagles, bearded vultures, and all manner of other birds of …

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Route du col de Cou

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This gravel track winds through the mountain pastures and offers beautiful perspectives of the surrounding mountains. The slope is regular and does not present any difficulty. The path leaves the …

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Col de Cou Ascent

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Little by little it goes uphill over the Col de Cou. The pass connects the Val d'Hérens and the Val de Réchy in the canton of Valais - and offers you excellent hiking pleasure. :)

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Verne Pass

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Great 360° view of the Alps valley with Lake Arvouin just below 🤩

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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Monthey

Col de Coux

Portes du Soleil Pass

Col de Bostan

Mossettes Peak

Cantine Coux

Col des Portes de Culet

Col de Bretolet

Route du col de Cou

Col de Cou Ascent

Verne Pass

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