Les Lacets de Montvernier is a highest point in the French Alps. It's a short climb of only 2.32 kilometers long with 287 meters of drop. The average slope is 8.1%.

It has been used several times during the Tour de France and is famous for its tight hairpins.

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BMC Switzerland

May 18, 2016

Road cycling

One of the highlights of the French Alps. With a length of just four kilometers and an altitude difference of 350 metres, this gem has a whopping 18 hairpin bends. A must for every lover of winding, slow and promising driving. Tip: Just don't lean on the shaky railing. That is there only pro formaaaaaaaaaaa….

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Olaf - iamcycling

August 9, 2019

Road cycling

The Lacets de Montvernier are for me one of the highlights with the bike at all. Since I saw her, I wanted to come here. Unfortunately, when you drive them, you do not see much of their fascination and it's really hard to capture them in a photo. Definitely an absolute must. Definitely plan!

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Distance 3.86 km

Uphill 460 m

Downhill 170 m

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Location: Pontamafrey-Montpascal, Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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