Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Pierre Pertuis

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
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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

644m715m787m858m929m0 km5 km10 km15 km929m
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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