Jaun Pass

Jaunpass / Col de Bellegarde

Switzerland · Bern / Fribourg

1,509m

Key Facts

Elevation: 1,509m
Route length: 25 km
Max gradient: 10%
Hairpins: 11
Driving difficulty: Challenging (3/5)
Surface: Good
Open: Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SBoltigen

25 km · max 10%

▲Jaun Pass (1,509m)

Descent

ECharmey

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The only road pass in Fribourg canton, connecting the Simmental with the Gruyère region. Linguistic boundary between German and French-speaking Switzerland. Year-round access.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

↑909m gain

↓851m loss

819m → 1,516m → 877m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

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.
›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.

Coordinates

Summit: 46.5917°N, 7.3375°E
Start (Boltigen): 46.6250°N, 7.3917°E
End (Charmey): 46.6194°N, 7.1600°E

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