Col de la Chambre: this road is not for timid drivers

Col de la Chambre is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,787m (9,143ft) above sea level located in the Savoie department of France. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.

Col de la Chambre

Where is Col de la Chambre?

The pass is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the southeastern part of the country.

Is the road to Col de la Chambre unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s a chairlift service road for 4x4 vehicles only. The track features many narrow and steep sections (up to 25%). Starting from Val Thorens, the road is about 4km (2.5 miles) long. Set high in the Alps, the road is open only in summer.

How can I get to Mont de Péclet?

To the southeast of the pass, the road leads to Mont de Péclet, a mountain peak at an elevation of 2,879m (9,445ft) above sea level. The road follows the unpaved ski-lift service roads, approaching the top of the cable car. It's one of the highest roads in the country.

 

 

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