Col de la Joux Verte

Col de la Joux Verte is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.760m (5,774ft) above the sea level, located n the Alps in France.

The road to the summit is called D338. It’s asphalted and includes some steep sections (up to 12.1%). The pass has been climbed by the Tour de France race. It’s situated to the south of the Lake Leman and might be less famous than Avoriaz, the ski-station at the top of the climb, or Morzine, starting place of the opposite side.
There are several routes to reach the summit. Starting from Montriond, the ascent is 13.3 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 782 meters. The average percentage is 5.8 %. Starting from D 902, the ascent is 15.2 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 876 meters. The average percentage is 5.8 %. And starting from Morzine, the ascent is 12.5 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 800 meters. The average percentage is 6.4 %. 

 

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