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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Thonon-Les-Bains

Col de Joux Plane – Gold Mines Lake loop from Morzine

Road cycling routes

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Thonon-Les-Bains

Col de Joux Plane – Gold Mines Lake loop from Morzine

Hard

4.5

(4)

376

riders

Col de Joux Plane – Gold Mines Lake loop from Morzine

02:29

36.6km

1,200m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.99 km for 6.17 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 12.1 km for 6.17 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

197 m

Satellite Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Good coffee, delicious snacks, the perfect racing bike & MTB stop in Morzine
Friendly staff

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2

3.99 km

Joux Plan water fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

A really useful water fountain in the summer months. Fill your water bottles before continuing in the mountains!

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3

8.72 km

Col du Ranfolly

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Ranfolly de Morzine is 8 kilometers long with a total drop of 675 meters. The average gradient is 8.44% with maximum gradients of 11.1%.

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4

11.2 km

Joux Plane Lake

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Small lake near the Col de Joux-Plane.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-joux-plane

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11.6 km

Col de Joux Plane

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Joux Plane de Morzine is 10.9 kilometers long with a total drop of 711 meters. The average gradient is 6.52% with maximum gradients of 11.1%.

From Samoëns, …

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6

11.7 km

Col de Joux Plane Summit Finish

Highlight • Summit

A very emotional moment with a fantastic view and descent to Morzine

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7

29.2 km

Gold Mines Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake with comfortable benches to linger.

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8

31.5 km

Route de la Manche climb

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B

36.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.7 km

2.82 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

14°C

7°C

36 %

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