Col de la Faucille

Col de la Faucille is a high mountain pass in the department of Ain in the French Jura Mountains. It connects the town of Gex in Ain to the towns of Les Rousses and Saint-Claude in the department of Jura.

Elevation1,323 m (4,341 ft)

LocationAin, France

RangeJura Mountains

Coordinates46°22′N 06°02′E

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Col de la Faucille
Col de la Faucille Location within Alps
Elevation	1,323 m (4,341 ft)
Third Approach
Location	Ain, France
Range	Jura Mountains
Coordinates	46°22′N 06°02′E

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The Tour de France has traversed this category 2 climb 41 times, starting in 1911 and most recently in 2004.

Stage 3 of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes will traverse this climb.

The area has become popular as a ski resort known as Mijoux – Col de la Faucille.