Cyclists in front of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church in Taninges © Lionel Terrail
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Châtillon-sur-Cluses pass

Between Giffre and Arve

Altitude 741 m

Massifs du Chablais et du Giffre

Département Haute-Savoie

Topo North side

Col de chatillon - versant nord

The Col de Chatillon - 741 m - links the Giffre and Arve valleys. Don't be fooled by its modest altitude and short slope - 3.7 km from Taninges: this pass can be climbed on an average gradient of 4.5%. On the other hand, you'll need to be careful with traffic, which can be heavy at certain times of the day. At the summit, there's a beautiful view of the peaks of the Massifs du Chablais and du Giffre.

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South side top

Col de chatillon - versant sud

The Col de Chatillon - 741 m - links the Arve and Giffre valleys. Don't be fooled by its modest altitude and short slope (5 km from Cluses). This pass has an average gradient of between 4.5 and 6%. And you'll need to be careful with traffic, which can be heavy at certain times of the day.

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