The Wild Road to Col de Jou in the Pyrenees
Col de Jou is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.125m (3,690ft) above sea level, located in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in France.
Where is Col de Jou?
The pass is located in the Occitania region, in the southern part of the country. Near the summit, there’s a parking lot.
Is the road to Col de Jou paved?
The road to the summit is totally paved, yet in pretty bad condition, being almost unpaved. It’s called Route de Mariailles. It’s very narrow. If you’re scared driving on narrow mountain roads, better avoid it.
How long is the road to Col de Jou?
Starting from Casteil, the ascent is 3.7 km (2.29 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 323 meters. The average gradient is 8.72%.