A brutally steep (35%) road to Col de Tanay
Switzerland, europe
10.4 km
1,440 m
extreme
Year-round
# Col de Tanay
Nestled in Switzerland's Valais canton at 1,440m (4,724ft), Col de Tanay is one seriously steep mountain pass that'll get your adrenaline pumping. Located south of Lake Geneva near the French border, this road is absolutely wild—we're talking sections that hit 35% gradient. Yeah, you read that right.
Starting from the village of Vouvry, you're looking at a 10.4km (6.46 miles) climb with an average slope of over 20%. The road starts off fairly normal—decent asphalt, decent width, plenty of hairpins to keep things interesting. But then? It all goes sideways. The surface deteriorates pretty dramatically, and the gradient becomes absolutely bonkers. It's narrow, barely traveled, and totally paved throughout, but those road conditions will definitely test your nerves and your vehicle's brakes.
Once you crest the pass, you'll discover something special. A small trail (closed to vehicles) leads down to Lake Tanay, tucked away in the Chablais Alps. It's a charming little spot—modest in size but surrounded by cozy chalets and a restaurant where you can catch your breath and celebrate surviving that insane climb.
If you love steep alpine roads and don't mind white-knuckling your way up a mountain, Col de Tanay delivers an unforgettable experience.
Where is it?
A brutally steep (35%) road to Col de Tanay is located in Switzerland (europe). Coordinates: 46.6958, 8.2256
Road Details
- Country
- Switzerland
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 10.4 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,440 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- 46.6958, 8.2256
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