Col de la Faucille (North side)
Les Rousses, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Col de la Faucille (North side)
Distance: 35.26 km
Elevation Gain: 479 m
Elevation Loss: 1010 m
Difficulty:
345 (Easy)
FIETS Index: 2.26 FIETS
Avg Grade: 4.50 %
Max cat climb: 3
Min elevation: 613 m
Max elevation: 1324 m
Ride Category:
Rollers
Col de la Faucille is a high mountain pass in the Ain department of the French Jura Mountains, with an elevation of 1,323 meters (4,341 feet). It connects the town of Gex in Ain to Les Rousses and Saint-Claude in the Jura department. The name ’Faucille’ comes from its sickle-shaped silhouette when viewed from the Geneva side. The pass offers stunning panoramic views including Mont Blanc, the Genevois region, and Lake Geneva. It is located near the highest peaks of the Jura massif, including Crêt de la Neige at 1,720 meters. For cyclists, Col de la Faucille is a notable climb: it has been featured multiple times in the Tour de France, 41 times between 1911 and 2004, showcasing its significance in professional cycling. The pass is also part of a ski resort area known as Mijoux - Col de la Faucille, popular for winter sports and offering summer hiking trails with breathtaking views of the Alps and Lake Geneva.
| Rank | Rider | Date | Time | Power | W/kg | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Tom Smeets | Oct 30, 2025 | 00:56:30 | 294 W | 4.03 w/kg | 37.33 km/h |
| 🥈 | D Speelman | Oct 17, 2025 | 00:59:24 | 273 W | 3.50 w/kg | 35.51 km/h |
| 🥉 | Tigo Star | Mar 17, 2023 | 00:59:37 | 266 W | 3.04 w/kg | 35.38 km/h |
| 4 | nathan rebeyrolles | Oct 27, 2025 | 00:59:46 | 219 W | 3.22 w/kg | 35.29 km/h |
| 5 | tomheldoorn | Jan 15, 2026 | 01:01:51 | 239 W | 3.60 w/kg | 34.10 km/h |
| 6 | Jan Wielgus | Dec 07, 2025 | 01:02:05 | 221 W | 3.11 w/kg | 33.97 km/h |
| 7 | Chris | Dec 07, 2025 | 01:02:14 | 248 W | 3.32 w/kg | 33.89 km/h |
| 8 | jos gent | Jan 11, 2026 | 01:02:45 | 210 W | 3.18 w/kg | 33.61 km/h |
| 9 | Werner Unterberger | Nov 02, 2025 | 01:03:39 | 204 W | 2.72 w/kg | 33.14 km/h |
| 10 | Nicolas Déry | Nov 15, 2025 | 01:03:47 | 214 W | 3.51 w/kg | 33.07 km/h |
| 11 | David Marcel | Jan 27, 2026 | 01:06:23 | 200 W | 2.50 w/kg | 31.77 km/h |
| 12 | Jesús de Miguel González | Nov 13, 2025 | 01:06:43 | 206 W | 2.54 w/kg | 31.62 km/h |
| 13 | Jos Tusveld | Nov 02, 2025 | 01:06:58 | 213 W | 2.66 w/kg | 31.50 km/h |
| 14 | Raf Van Grieken | Oct 25, 2025 | 01:07:05 | 211 W | 2.57 w/kg | 31.44 km/h |
| 15 | Martin Budd | Aug 12, 2023 | 01:08:05 | 183 W | 2.55 w/kg | 30.98 km/h |
| 16 | Tania De Bruyne | Feb 05, 2026 | 01:08:28 | 212 W | 3.07 w/kg | 30.81 km/h |
| 17 | Sebastian Meyer zu Selhausen | Dec 21, 2025 | 01:08:39 | 181 W | 2.06 w/kg | 30.73 km/h |
| 18 | Falco s | Aug 17, 2026 | 01:09:53 | 203 W | 2.36 w/kg | 30.18 km/h |
| 19 | Jan Theron | May 20, 2023 | 01:10:00 | 186 W | 2.66 w/kg | 30.13 km/h |
| 20 | Christopher Epo | Nov 20, 2023 | 01:10:28 | 177 W | 2.06 w/kg | 29.93 km/h |
| 21 | JJosef Kluson | Dec 18, 2025 | 01:10:28 | 170 W | 2.27 w/kg | 29.93 km/h |
| 22 | Mesozoid | Sep 26, 2025 | 01:10:48 | 184 W | 2.73 w/kg | 29.79 km/h |
| 23 | Geir Skaugen | Jan 16, 2026 | 01:11:06 | 201 W | 2.36 w/kg | 29.67 km/h |
| 24 | Przemysław Ceglarek | Jan 02, 2026 | 01:11:24 | 182 W | 2.43 w/kg | 29.54 km/h |
| 25 | Ulrik Haldrup | Dec 26, 2025 | 01:11:27 | 193 W | 2.54 w/kg | 29.52 km/h |
| 26 | Jörg Schädlich | Dec 14, 2025 | 01:11:51 | 144 W | 2.03 w/kg | 29.36 km/h |
| 27 | Lucile CHAZAUX | Aug 16, 2026 | 01:12:26 | 177 W | 2.60 w/kg | 29.12 km/h |
| 28 | javier divar | May 16, 2026 | 01:12:29 | 134 W | 2.58 w/kg | 29.10 km/h |
| 29 | Fabio Zanirato | Oct 08, 2025 | 01:12:35 | 139 W | 2.48 w/kg | 29.06 km/h |
| 30 | michel delamarre | Nov 17, 2025 | 01:13:20 | 179 W | 2.16 w/kg | 28.76 km/h |
| 31 | Thomas Kjær-Andersen | Oct 08, 2025 | 01:13:30 | 180 W | 2.20 w/kg | 28.70 km/h |
| 32 | christian soulard | Dec 24, 2025 | 01:13:42 | 146 W | 2.39 w/kg | 28.62 km/h |
| 33 | Gert-Jan Otten | Oct 03, 2025 | 01:13:57 | 160 W | 2.00 w/kg | 28.52 km/h |
| 34 | Petro Mol | Nov 27, 2025 | 01:14:02 | 195 W | 2.05 w/kg | 28.49 km/h |
| 35 | Peter Muris | Sep 25, 2025 | 01:15:06 | 146 W | 1.95 w/kg | 28.09 km/h |
| 36 | Laurent Mercier | Sep 25, 2026 | 01:15:31 | 172 W | 2.02 w/kg | 27.93 km/h |
| 37 | cléobule 84 | Oct 08, 2025 | 01:15:35 | 179 W | 2.16 w/kg | 27.91 km/h |
| 38 | Peter Hasperhoven | Oct 04, 2025 | 01:15:39 | 166 W | 2.11 w/kg | 27.88 km/h |
| 39 | Rik Lukey | Sep 26, 2025 | 01:16:49 | 155 W | 2.30 w/kg | 27.46 km/h |
| 40 | Ricardo Pannekoek | Jan 29, 2026 | 01:16:50 | 166 W | 2.02 w/kg | 27.45 km/h |
| 41 | Markus Geiger | Sep 29, 2025 | 01:16:58 | 158 W | 2.03 w/kg | 27.40 km/h |
| 42 | Martin Manders | Jan 02, 2026 | 01:17:04 | 163 W | 2.17 w/kg | 27.37 km/h |
| 43 | Rainer Ertl | Dec 29, 2025 | 01:17:15 | 147 W | 1.96 w/kg | 27.30 km/h |
| 44 | Andrej Mlakar | Feb 20, 2026 | 01:18:20 | 184 W | 1.86 w/kg | 26.93 km/h |
| 45 | rudi willen | Feb 11, 2026 | 01:18:56 | 157 W | 1.60 w/kg | 26.72 km/h |
| 46 | Nico Van Herwijnen | Dec 23, 2025 | 01:19:14 | 132 W | 1.76 w/kg | 26.62 km/h |
| 47 | Mike 8008 | Sep 25, 2025 | 01:19:31 | 165 W | 1.92 w/kg | 26.53 km/h |
| 48 | maurice SIMON | Jan 18, 2026 | 01:19:32 | 177 W | 1.97 w/kg | 26.52 km/h |
| 49 | J F | Nov 04, 2025 | 01:19:54 | 143 W | 1.63 w/kg | 26.40 km/h |
| 50 | Jos Carboex | Oct 21, 2025 | 01:21:08 | 152 W | 2.03 w/kg | 26.00 km/h |
| 51 | Marc Schmerder | Sep 28, 2025 | 01:21:15 | 141 W | 1.86 w/kg | 25.96 km/h |
| 52 | Choub Bidou | Feb 12, 2026 | 01:21:33 | 149 W | 1.99 w/kg | 25.86 km/h |
| 53 | Maurizio Gaudino | Oct 11, 2025 | 01:21:48 | 143 W | 1.79 w/kg | 25.79 km/h |
| 54 | Ron Keshtacher | Sep 27, 2025 | 01:22:12 | 147 W | 1.71 w/kg | 25.66 km/h |
| 55 | Hans Petiet | Nov 14, 2025 | 01:22:14 | 123 W | 1.66 w/kg | 25.65 km/h |
| 56 | Ron Peterson | Aug 28, 2026 | 01:22:14 | 156 W | 1.76 w/kg | 25.65 km/h |
| 57 | Cosma Ganassin | Oct 15, 2025 | 01:23:07 | 147 W | 1.88 w/kg | 25.38 km/h |
| 58 | Markus Albert | Feb 26, 2024 | 01:23:12 | 144 W | 1.52 w/kg | 25.35 km/h |
| 59 | Rick Davis | Jan 17, 2026 | 01:24:27 | 143 W | 1.61 w/kg | 24.98 km/h |
| 60 | Joeri Veldeman | Dec 29, 2025 | 01:24:36 | 111 W | 1.71 w/kg | 24.93 km/h |
| 61 | Mike Pearman | Sep 01, 2026 | 01:24:41 | 133 W | 1.68 w/kg | 24.91 km/h |
| 62 | Jozef Ceginik | Nov 22, 2025 | 01:24:43 | 134 W | 1.68 w/kg | 24.90 km/h |
| 63 | Frantxoa A | Dec 02, 2025 | 01:25:29 | 162 W | 2.10 w/kg | 24.67 km/h |
| 64 | Tassos Klitsinaris | Sep 27, 2025 | 01:25:55 | 109 W | 1.45 w/kg | 24.55 km/h |
| 65 | Thierry DANNE | Jan 18, 2026 | 01:26:22 | 128 W | 1.88 w/kg | 24.42 km/h |
| 66 | Anton Mlynek | Nov 20, 2025 | 01:26:57 | 136 W | 1.49 w/kg | 24.26 km/h |
| 67 | Edward Redfoot | Sep 25, 2025 | 01:27:12 | 127 W | 1.81 w/kg | 24.19 km/h |
| 68 | Klaus Magdziak | May 18, 2026 | 01:27:24 | 127 W | 1.66 w/kg | 24.13 km/h |
| 69 | W van Koetsveld | Sep 08, 2026 | 01:28:10 | 113 W | 1.51 w/kg | 23.92 km/h |
| 70 | Hans Couvreur | Jan 27, 2026 | 01:28:21 | 129 W | 1.57 w/kg | 23.87 km/h |
| 71 | michel BMCR1955 | Jun 04, 2026 | 01:30:05 | 125 W | 1.74 w/kg | 23.41 km/h |
| 72 | Trevor Mitchell | Dec 31, 2025 | 01:31:35 | 119 W | 1.70 w/kg | 23.03 km/h |
| 73 | Justi | Oct 25, 2025 | 01:32:34 | 125 W | 1.25 w/kg | 22.79 km/h |
| 74 | NEIL DIXON | Sep 28, 2025 | 01:35:57 | 109 W | 1.31 w/kg | 21.98 km/h |
| 75 | John Savill | Nov 10, 2025 | 01:38:13 | 113 W | 1.47 w/kg | 21.46 km/h |
| 76 | ARNY Schiller | Nov 12, 2025 | 01:38:50 | 101 W | 1.35 w/kg | 21.34 km/h |
| 77 | Michel Malcorps | Dec 14, 2025 | 01:51:57 | 83 W | 1.34 w/kg | 18.84 km/h |
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