Pierre Pertuis
Switzerland · Bern
827m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 827m
- Route length
- 6 km
- Max gradient
- 6%
- Hairpins
- 3
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
STavannes
6 km · max 6%
▲Pierre Pertuis (827m)
Descent
ESonceboz
Jura pass with a remarkable natural rock arch through which the Roman road passed. Roman inscription still visible on the rock. Connects Tavannes with Sonceboz.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑555m gain
↓628m loss
762m → 929m → 689m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
3
A few tight turns to keep it interesting
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
- 47.2250°N, 7.2333°E
- Start (Tavannes)
- 47.2206°N, 7.1986°E
- End (Sonceboz)
- 47.1917°N, 7.1750°E
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