Col de Joux Plane – Joux Plane Lake loop from Taninges

Col de Joux Plane – Joux Plane Lake loop from Taninges

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Col de Joux Plane – Joux Plane Lake loop from Taninges

03:42

60.6km

1,610m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.2 km for 6.17 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 31.3 km for 6.17 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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180 m

Taninges Carillon

Highlight • Other

Possible to go up to visit the bells at the top of the church, to see!

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20.3 km

Mecheudon bend

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Magnificent view of Mont Blanc.
The perfect break before the end of the pass.

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22.7 km

Col de Joux Plane

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Joux Plane de Morzine is 10.9 kilometers long with a total drop of 711 meters. The average gradient is 6.52% with maximum gradients of 11.1%.

From Samoëns, …

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23.1 km

Joux Plane Lake

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Small lake near the Col de Joux-Plane.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-joux-plane

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30.2 km

Joux Plan water fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

A really useful water fountain in the summer months. Fill your water bottles before continuing in the mountains!

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35.0 km

Col du Ranfolly

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Ranfolly de Morzine is 8 kilometers long with a total drop of 675 meters. The average gradient is 8.44% with maximum gradients of 11.1%.

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37.7 km

Col de Joux Plane Summit Finish

Highlight • Summit

A very emotional moment with a fantastic view and descent to Morzine

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37.8 km

Ascent of the Col de Joux Plane from Samoëns

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

At 1,712 meters above sea level, the Col de Joux Plane is not the highest pass in the Alps. But its steep gradient from Samoëns, averaging 8.5%, earns it a hors catégorie classification despite only an eleven-kilometer climb.

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