An epic climb to Col de l'Aiguillon in the Jura Mountains
Col de l'Aiguillon is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.293m (4,242ft) above sea level, located in the canton of Vaud, in Switzerland.
Where is Col de l'Aiguillon?
The pass is located in the western part of the country, very close to the French-Swiss border.
Is Col de l'Aiguillon paved?
Set high in the Jura Mountains, the paved road to the summit is pretty narrow (impassable for 2 average cars) and steep (with a maximum grade of 18 percent through some of the ramps).
How long is the road through Col de l'Aiguillon?
Starting from L'Auberson, the road to the summit is 5.2 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 204 m and the average gradient is 3.92%.