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Passy

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Passy

Passy works well as a base: 5 minutes from Domancy, 17km from Mont Blanc.

Passy is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 11,613, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Passy sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Passy to your route.

About Passy

The canton of Le Mont-Blanc (French: Canton du Mont-Blanc, [kɑ̃tɔ̃ dy mɔ̃blɑ̃]) is an administrative division of the Haute-Savoie department, Southeastern France. It elects two members of the Departmental Council of Haute-Savoie, known as departmental councillors (conseillers départementaux). It was created at the

Read more 2014 cantonal reorganisation process, which came into effect for the 2015 departmental election. Its seat is Passy, its most populated commune. The canton consists of the following communes within the arrondissement of Bonneville, on the border with both Italy and Switzerland:

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Where is Passy located?

Passy is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 45.9234 latitude, 6.6956 longitude.

What is the population of Passy?

Passy has a population of approximately 11,613 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
11,613
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.9234, 6.6956

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Passy

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

The legendary Alpine resort town nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak at 4,808 meters.

13 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Cascade du Rouget

Known as the 'Queen of the Alps,' this dramatic 90-meter double waterfall cascades down a cliff face in Haute-Savoie.

15 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Aiguille du Midi

A vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.

16 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Mont Blanc

Western Europe's highest peak at 4,808 meters, a snow-capped giant straddling the French-Italian border in the Alps.

17 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Mer de Glace

France's largest glacier, reached by a red rack railway from Chamonix to walk into an ice cave.

19 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Col des Aravis

A 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.

19 km · about 20 min drive

tunnel

Mont Blanc Tunnel

An 11.6 km tunnel beneath Western Europe's highest mountain, linking Chamonix in France with Courmayeur in Italy: the quickest year-round route between the French and Italian Alps.

20 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Cormet de Roselend

A 1,968 m Beaufortain pass whose road skirts the turquoise Lac de Roselend reservoir: one of the most photogenic climbs of the Tour de France and the Route des Grandes Alpes.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Passy

  • 16 kmAiguille du MidiA vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.
  • 19 kmCol des AravisA 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.
  • 20 kmMont Blanc TunnelAn 11.6 km tunnel beneath Western Europe's highest mountain, linking Chamonix in France with Courmayeur in Italy: the quickest year-round route between the French and Italian Alps.
  • 29 kmCormet de RoselendA 1,968 m Beaufortain pass whose road skirts the turquoise Lac de Roselend reservoir: one of the most photogenic climbs of the Tour de France and the Route des Grandes Alpes.
  • 37 kmGreat St Bernard PassAt 2,469 m, this ancient pass between Switzerland and Italy shelters the hospice that bred St Bernard rescue dogs; travellers have crossed here since Roman times, Napoleon among them.
  • 52 kmRoute des Grandes AlpesFrance's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Passy.

Domancy

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,904

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 5,882

Combloux

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 2,285

Sallanches

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 16,725

Cordon

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,006

Les Houches

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 2,985

Megève

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 5,129

Les Contamines-Montjoie

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 1,127

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