Boucle cyclo : Circuit de Joux Plane

Direction of travel: anti-clockwise.
Landmarks and connections: St-Jean-d'Aulps coming from Thonon; Châtillon and Taninges coming from Cluses; for everyone: Montriond, les Gets, Samoëns, Morzine.
Description: Climbed for the first time in 1978 by the riders of the Tour de France, Joux-Plane has become one of the legendary passes of the Alps events. He has already seen the Tour de France pass 17 times. The fact remains that Joux-Plane is a magnificent summit to conquer, even if it is not a geographical pass (which is located off the road, around twenty meters more high). In the proposed direction and over a length of just under 12km, you will have to face a passage at 12,5% ​​from the first kilometer and 5km at more than 9% at the end of the climb. Added to this is the Col des Gets, which is much more modest. It will be a long warm-up for those leaving from Thonon and a moderate climb on the way back for those coming from Cluses.

From 01 / 06 to 31 / 10.
Passable outside the snowfall period and depending on weather conditions. Check with the Tourist Office beforehand on current conditions.