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The Top 13 Mountain Passes in Vaud

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in 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: November 27, 2025

Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m)

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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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Col de Porte (Jura)

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Wonderful all-round view of Lake Geneva and the natural park.

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Col de Landoz-Neuve

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This small road which passes by the Col de Landoz-Neuve starting from Mouthe to join the Lac de Joux is very little frequented and never controlled. You will pass through Switzerland without realizing it.

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Col des Etroits (1,153 m)

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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% …

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Col du Mont d'Orzeires (1061 m)

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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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Col de la Givrine (1232 m)

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Pass fairly frequented between the Lake Geneva and Jura.
Some views on the Leman side.

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Col du Mollendruz

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The Col de Mollendruz is a road pass located at an altitude of 1,180 metres. It is also the starting point for many hikes and a great place to admire the Alps.

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Col de l'Aiguillon

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Super quiet road, very goad alternative to the main road between St-Croix & Vuiteboeuf. Watch out in the winter season, this stretch is closes then.

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Pass and observation tower

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From Chabrey, you climb approximately 70 meters in elevation to Montmagny via the small pass through the Bois de Charmontel.
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View of Vallée de Joux

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The Col du Marchairuz is a mountain pass in the Swiss canton of Vaud, which connects the towns of Le Brassus and Bière over a length of 18 kilometers. The …

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The Top 13 Mountain Passes in Vaud

Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m)

Col de Porte (Jura)

Col de Landoz-Neuve

Col des Etroits (1,153 m)

Col du Mont d'Orzeires (1061 m)

Col de la Givrine (1232 m)

Col du Mollendruz

Col de l'Aiguillon

Pass and observation tower

View of Vallée de Joux

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