Jaun Pass is a 5-star road in the Swiss Alps

Jaun Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.512m (4,960ft) above sea level, located in the canton of Bern, in Switzerland.

Jaun Pass

Is the road to Jaun Pass paved?

Set high in the Swiss Alps, the road to the summit, also known as Jaunpass and Col de Bellegarde, is totally paved. It’s called Jaunpassstrasse. Built in 1878, the road offers stunning views.

How long is Jaun Pass?

The pass is 18.3 km (11.37 miles) long, running from Im Fang (in the canton of Fribourg) to Reidenbach (in the canton of Bern).

How is the drive through Jaun Pass?

The drive is not easy, with 11 hairpin turns, tunnels and a few narrow parts. The drive features many steep sections, hitting a maximum gradient of 10.5% through some of the ramps.

How steep is Jaun Pass?

Starting from Im Fang, the ascent is 10 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 565 meters. The average percentage is 5.7 %. And starting from Reidenbach, the ascent is 8 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 664 meters. The average percentage is 8.3 %. 

 

 

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