Nyon
Climbing the Jura from Nyon, side by side
The Jura rises straight behind Nyon. These rides go from the port to the Col du Marchairuz, the Col de la Givrine and the summit road of La Barillette, and back: big days with 1,000 m of climbing or more.
The 4 rides side by side
| Ride | Distance | Climbing | Bike paths & quiet streets | Busier roads | Steepest 500 m | Riding time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Col du Marchairuz | 68.4 km | 1236 m | 5% | 6% | 11.9% | 3 h 55–5 h 15 |
| Col du Marchairuz via Saint-George, back by Gimel and Rolle | 70.6 km | 1341 m | 3% | 23% | 13.5% | 4 h 10–5 h 35 |
| Col de la Givrine | 52.3 km | 1069 m | 15% | 33% | 11.1% | 3 h 10–4 h 15 |
| La Barillette | 41.9 km | 1142 m | 12% | 64% | 13.1% | 2 h 55–3 h 55 |
Distances are the whole ride, there and back (km). Riding time is our estimate at a sporty pace and counts the climbing; allow more for stops.
Each ride
1 Nyon to Col du Marchairuz
- Main climb 616 m over 14.1 km, 4.4% average
- On the way: drinking water, café, viewpoint
- 6% on busier roads
On the way: 4 toilets, 12 water points, 7 cafés mapped.
2 Nyon · Col du Marchairuz via Saint-George, back by Gimel and Rolle
- Along the water for 1 km
- Main climb 503 m over 15.15 km, 3.3% average
- On the way: drinking water, viewpoint, café
- 23% on busier roads
On the way: 4 toilets, 10 water points, 4 cafés mapped.
3 Nyon to Col de la Givrine
- Along the water for 1 km
- Main climb 842 m over 16.65 km, 5.1% average
- On the way: drinking water, café, viewpoint
- 33% on busier roads
On the way: 6 toilets, 9 water points, 7 cafés mapped.
4 Nyon to La Barillette
- Main climb 1124 m over 19.4 km, 5.8% average
- On the way: drinking water, café, viewpoint
- 64% on busier roads
On the way: 1 toilet, 3 water points, 6 cafés mapped.
How we chose them
From every ride we publish around Nyon, these are the ones that meet all of:
- at least 700 m of climbing
The numbers come from OpenStreetMap and terrain data, measured along each route by our engine (how rides are made). They are modelled, not checked on the ground, and say nothing about who should ride them: you know your riders best.
Before you go
- The share on busier roads varies a lot: from 6% on the Marchairuz ride to about two thirds on La Barillette. Check the table.
- High Jura roads can have snow from November to April. Check conditions before you go.
Questions
Which Jura climb from Nyon has the least traffic?
Of these rides, the Col du Marchairuz ride has the smallest share on busier roads. The table gives the share for each.
More rides around Nyon
Route data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: Mapzen Terrarium. Catalogue nyon-f8852be607a30c4446b0.