Col des Montets

Col des Montets
Elevation	1,461 m (4,793 ft)
Location
Location	Haute-Savoie,  France
Range	Alps
Coordinates	46°0′13″N 6°55′24″E / 46.00361°N 6.92333°E / 46.00361; 6.92333Coordinates: 46°0′13″N 6°55′24″E / 46.00361°N 6.92333°E / 46.00361; 6.92333

Col des Montets (el. 1,461 m/4,793 ft) is a mountain pass in the French Alps in the Haute-Savoie department of France. It is on the road between Chamonix and Martigny in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.

It lies between the Swiss Col de la Forclaz and Chamonix.

The pass is generally open in winter, but it can be closed in extreme weather and will frequently require snow chains and/or winter tires. Conditions can be checked with Chamonix tourist office.

See also

• List of highest paved roads in Europe
• List of mountain passes