Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m) – Joux Lake loop from Bassins

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Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m) – Joux Lake loop from Bassins

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Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m) – Joux Lake loop from Bassins

05:35

81.6km

1,390m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.6 km

View of Lake Geneva and the Alps from the ascent to Col du Marchairuz

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Beautiful views of Lake Geneva and the Alps on the way up to the Col du Marchairuz.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-du-marchairuz

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18.4 km

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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22.3 km

View of Lac de Joux and Dent du Vaulion

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Lac de Joux and Dent du Vaulion from above Le Brassus

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23.5 km

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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29.0 km

Joux Lake

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absolutely put on bathing shoes the water is very clear and warm

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39.4 km

Col de Pétra Félix

Mountain Pass

41.5 km

Col du Mollendruz

Mountain Pass

62.3 km

Bière

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Charming village at the foot of the Jura.

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70.7 km

Chambre à gravier

Lake

81.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.0 km

3.40 km

2.93 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.7 km

10.7 km

291 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,440 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

14°C

11°C

96 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

November 10, 2023,Sun, Rainbow and Snow.🌦 10.11.2023

Today I decided for an outing in the Jura, well weather-wise, I endured everything it could offer me... sun, rainbow, wind, rain and even snow on the authors and sizzles, the total, but what a pleasure to walk through snowy landscapes. Awesome.👌

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June 17, 2022,Vernant.... sous le soleil.🤡 17.6.2022

What a change in weather, during my last visit to Vernand on April 1, under the snow and by -5°. Ascent to Mollendruz, crossed the Valley, Marcheiruz ascent, descent to Gimel, Beer and return.😁

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