Col de Joux Plane
Rhone-Alpes, france
11.6km 990m 8.6%
1Cat 1 D354
Col de Joux Plane
Rhone-Alpes, france
The D354 rises 11.6km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 990m to 1,689m. A sustained 8.6% average gradient with a maximum of 12.6% makes this a steady and demanding ascent. 19 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,689m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- Higher summit than 99% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 6 and km 6 — 5km above 10% averaging 11.1%.
- 19 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
Distance
11.6km
Avg Gradient
8.6%
Max Gradient
12.6%
Elevation Gain
990m
Summit
1,689m
Wall Rating
5.9
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Typical prices in France
€3.20
Coffee
€6.00
Beer
€15.00
Meal
€1.80
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