Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Col de la Tourne

Col de la Tourne

Switzerland · Neuchâtel

1,170m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,170m
Route length
10 km
Max gradient
8%
Hairpins
7
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SRochefort
10 km · max 8%
Col de la Tourne (1,170m)
Descent
ENoiraigue
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Jura pass connecting the Val-de-Travers with the Neuchâtel lakeside. Quieter alternative to the Vue des Alpes with nice views over Lake Neuchâtel.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

726m837m948m1,059m1,170m0 km5 km10 km15 km1,170m
570m gain
507m loss
782m → 1,170m → 845m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

7

Plenty of switchbacks to test your line

When to Drive

Year-round (best: July - September)

  • Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.

Coordinates

Summit
46.9917°N, 6.7583°E
Start (Rochefort)
46.9750°N, 6.8050°E
End (Noiraigue)
46.9583°N, 6.7267°E
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