Tête de la Sallaz
France, europe
4.7 km
1,992 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, buckle up for Tête de la Sallaz! This peak sits way up high in the French Alps, at nearly 2,000 meters, in the Haute-Savoie region. Getting to the top is a serious 4x4 mission, not for the faint of heart!
The "road" – Chemin dit de Vormy – is more like a rough and tumble gravel track, rocky and bumpy the whole way. Think seriously steep, with gradients averaging almost 15% and hitting 20% in spots!
Forget about driving it most of the year; usually, it's snowed in from October to June. And even when it's open, be prepared for some seriously wild weather. This place is known for crazy winds and quick changes, so pack warm layers!
But trust me, the views are worth every bump and gust. From the summit, you're treated to mind-blowing panoramas of Mont Blanc and the entire valley spread out below. The climb starts near Romme on the D119 and stretches for just under 5km, with a massive 693-meter climb. Get ready for a steep one!
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 4.7 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,992 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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