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