COL DE CHAUSSY

One of the most iconic roads in southeastern France is undoubtedly that of the Col de Chaussy. Rising to 1,533 meters above sea level, the peculiarity of this hilly itinerary is however given by its southern portion, often considered the ideal starting point, namely Montvernier. In fact, leaving the town you immediately face the most demanding bit of the entire route, the so-called lacets de Montvernier, a succession of 17 very narrow hairpin bends that overlap one another to offer an almost vertical climb allowing drivers to enter in an unspoiled nature spot that soon leads to the top of the hill.

Location: Montvernier – Feissons-sur-Isère (FRA)

Type: mountain road / panoramic road

Length: 14 km

Elevation: 1,533 m

The “lacets” are pure spectacle, especially when viewed from above, but as far as driving involvement is concerned, it is good to keep in mind that they are narrow, at least as much as the width of the road in this first section. Shortly after, also presenting a hint of balcony road and some tunnels dug into the rock, the Col de Chaussy takes the form of a hilly section surrounded by vegetation. Close to the summit, visibility increases and so does the space available to stop, where there are accommodation facilities ideal for a break before continuing towards the other side. By making sure to take the D213 towards Feissons-sur-Isère, you will enjoy the most fast-paced part of the itinerary, while always keeping the emotional factor high due to a landscape capable of constantly changing.