View of Verrès Castle – Col de Joux loop from Verrès

View of Verrès Castle – Col de Joux loop from Verrès

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View of Verrès Castle – Col de Joux loop from Verrès

03:46

59.5km

1,480m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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2.42 km

View of the castle of Verrès

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From this point, you can enjoy a splendid view of Verrès Castle, an imposing 14th-century medieval fortress that dominates the valley and adds a fascinating historical touch to the surrounding …

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2.48 km

View of Verrès Castle

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Built on a rocky peak overlooking the village below, the castle is mentioned for the first time in 1287 as the property of the De Verretio lords

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10.4 km

Le Bourg

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The hamlet of Le Bourg can be easily reached by bicycle, passing under the highway overpass. The village is worth a visit for its characteristic keeled-arch windows, frescoes, and ancient …

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16.0 km

Col de Joux Climb from Saint-Vincent

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The climb is very long with fairly easy slopes, you have to know how to manage.

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31.2 km

Col de Joux

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Col de Joux, located at an altitude of 1,640 meters, is a wooded pass that connects Saint-Vincent to the municipality of Brusson. The trails leading here are simple and non-technical, …

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