Col de la Joux Verte
France · Haute-Savoie
1,760m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,760m
- Route length
- 12 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 15
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SMontriond
12 km · max 10%
▲Col de la Joux Verte (1,760m)
Descent
EAvoriaz
A challenging alpine pass on the D338 between Morzine and Avoriaz in the Chablais Alps. Featured 7 times in the Tour de France. The climb passes Lac de Montriond and Les Lindarets before reaching the col at 1,760m.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑784m gain
↓46m loss
1,093m → 1,833m → 1,831m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
15
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
When to Drive
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.2000°N, 6.7593°E
- Start (Montriond)
- 46.2110°N, 6.7200°E
- End (Avoriaz)
- 46.1930°N, 6.7740°E
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