Adopt 1 Col ! Crossing the Col de Joux en Plane by bike
Location : Col de Joux Plane
Presentation
Cyclists, this challenge is for you! Two departures: Samoëns and Morzine to reach the famous Joux Plane pass in a privileged way, the road being reserved for cyclists. A friendly refreshment station awaits you at the top.
Make the most of this legendary hors catégorie pass, crossed many times by the Tour de France and the Critérium du Dauphiné!
- From Samoëns, an 11.65km climb at an average gradient of 8.5% on the south side.
- From Morzine, a 10.7km climb at an average gradient of 6.6% on the north side.
Once you arrive at the Lac de Joux plane, the view of the Giffre valley and the Mont Blanc range from this unspoilt mountain setting is breathtaking.
What's so interesting about the day? The road is closed to motor traffic from 8am to 11.30am by order of the prefect and reserved for cyclists! A perfect opportunity to enjoy this iconic pass and its breathtaking scenery.
Refreshments will be provided at the summit! It's a friendly, stress-free experience where everyone goes at their own pace.
Road closed at Mévoutier (junction with route de Chantemerle) by order of the prefect, except for residents, farmers and emergency services.
- From Samoëns, an 11.65km climb at an average gradient of 8.5% on the south side.
- From Morzine, a 10.7km climb at an average gradient of 6.6% on the north side.
Once you arrive at the Lac de Joux plane, the view of the Giffre valley and the Mont Blanc range from this unspoilt mountain setting is breathtaking.
What's so interesting about the day? The road is closed to motor traffic from 8am to 11.30am by order of the prefect and reserved for cyclists! A perfect opportunity to enjoy this iconic pass and its breathtaking scenery.
Refreshments will be provided at the summit! It's a friendly, stress-free experience where everyone goes at their own pace.
Road closed at Mévoutier (junction with route de Chantemerle) by order of the prefect, except for residents, farmers and emergency services.
Date(s)Sunday 21 July 2024 between 8 am and 11.30 am.
Information
- Event type :
- Sports and leisure
- Villes :
- Verchaix
- Sport :
- Cycle sports
- Cycling
- Levels of sporting experience :
- For experts / practiced
Tarifs
Free access.
Event Organizer
Office de tourisme de Samoëns
Location
Col de Joux Plane
74440
Verchaix
- Spoken language(s) :
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74440
Verchaix
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 46.133117
Longitude : 6.711064
[METEO / PISTES]
- Environnements :
- Mountain location