The Top 20 Mountain Passes around Salvan
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Salvan 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 21, 2025
Col de Balme
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This is a superb pass that marks the border between Switzerland and France, at 2,190 meters above sea level. View of Mont Blanc, the Chamonix Valley and the Aiguillettes des Posettes, among others.
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Forclaz Pass
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The Col de la Forclaz is a nice passage at an altitude of 1,527 m. Presence of a restaurant, an alpine snack bar and a small supermarket. Free access fountain to fill your gourds and bottles.
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Col des Montets
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The Col des Montets is the link between the Chamonix valley in France on the one hand, and the Vallorcine and Trient valleys on the other. It culminates at an …
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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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Arpette Window
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In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful tours. It has both strenuous and leisurely sections, magnificent views of the mountains and their glaciers, and a few aha …
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