Col du Chaussy, considered as one of the most scenic riding routes in the European Alps, is a high mountain pass, at an elevation of 1,533m above the sea level. It is located in the Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
The road encompasses miles of stunning views through twisty hairpin corners, high elevations and steep grades, including the Lacets de Montvernier – or Hairpins of Montvernier – are an astonishing piece of mountain road engineering. The road climbs sharply via 17 hairpins tightly stacked one on top of another in just 3km.
There are two possible routes to reach the top of Col du Chaussy. Starting from La Chambre, the ascent is 14.4 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1062 meters and the average percentage is 7.4%. And from Pontamafrey, the ascent is 14 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1031 meters and the average percentage is 7.4%.
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