Col de Joux
Colle di Joux
Italy · Aosta Valley
1,640m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,640m
- Route length
- 14 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 28
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SSaint-Vincent
14 km · max 10%
▲Col de Joux (1,640m)
Descent
EBrusson
Connects the main Aosta Valley at Saint-Vincent with the Val d'Ayas. Views of Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. Gateway to Ayas valley ski resorts.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,098m gain
↓369m loss
570m → 1,652m → 1,299m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
28
Serious switchback territory
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.
- ›With 28 hairpin turns, take your time and use each switchback to enjoy the views.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 45.7540°N, 7.7029°E
- Start (Saint-Vincent)
- 45.7508°N, 7.6482°E
- End (Brusson)
- 45.7578°N, 7.7296°E
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Image: Krzysztof Golik / CC BY-SA 4.0