The Top 20 Mountain Passes in the Vaud
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in the Vaud and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 7, 2025
This route promises some great bike rides. You will also have the pleasure of experiencing a 12% slope on the 800 meters of the climb from Bassins. Traffic is rare, …
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You have to earn the climb to the pass. Carry or push for 30 minutes.
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Wonderful all-round view of Lake Geneva and the natural park.
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La Baudichonne is the name of the farm near the pass that can be reached via a cul-de-sac. If you are on a road bike and are not afraid to …
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The Col des Etroits offers three beautiful 3rd category climbs for cyclists.
The longest starts in France, at La Gauffre - 13.8km with an average slope of 2.7% and 7.9% …
The longest starts in France, at La Gauffre - 13.8km with an average slope of 2.7% and 7.9% …
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Traffic-heavy transition between Vallorbe and Le Pont. Coming from Vallorbe you have to overcome a difference in altitude of a good 320 m, whereby it becomes a little steeper for a good 1 km in the middle part.
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Nicer than Pillon, at the end of a tour but still demanding to drive.
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Pass fairly frequented between the Lake Geneva and Jura.
Some views on the Leman side.
Some views on the Leman side.
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Beautiful landscape and little traffic. The north side is not always accessible.
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A small valley that is wonderful to cycle through, which connects Saanen with the back of the Jaunpass.
The gradient starts off gently along the river (around 4%), but then …
The gradient starts off gently along the river (around 4%), but then …
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