Col de la Faucille, Mountain pass in Gex and Mijoux, France.
The 1,323-meter-high Faucille Pass connects the Valserine Valley with Geneva Basin through a winding road in the Jura Mountains.
The pass received classification as a French natural heritage site, preserving its geological formations and natural environment for future generations.
The Tour de France cycle race has incorporated the Faucille Pass more than forty times, making it a reference point in professional cycling.
Visitors access the pass via the RN5 road or take the chairlift from Mijoux, with both options leading to numerous hiking trails.
The pass name originates from its sickle-shaped silhouette when observed from Lake Geneva's side, reflecting its distinctive topographical form.
Location: Gex
Location: Mijoux
Elevation above the sea: 1,323 m
GPS coordinates: 46.36926,6.01938
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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