Cycling in Samoëns
Cycling from Samoëns offers a challenging climb up Col de Joux Plane, with steep gradients and a high point at 1699 m.
- 12 km
- 990 m
- 1,699 m
The ride from Samoëns

Col de Joux Plane from Samoëns
12.4 km climb from Samoëns to Col de Joux Plane, France, gaining 990 m.
Map, profile and GPXRiding in Samoëns in numbers
- High point
- 1,699 m on Col de Joux Plane from Samoëns
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
When to ride in Samoëns
Best months: May to Oct.
6°-2°J14
8°-1°F12
10°1°M14
14°4°A14
17°8°M19
22°13°J19
25°15°J15
25°15°A14
20°12°S14
17°8°O12
11°3°N14
7°0°D14
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 8 km/h from the NE
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