What are the cycling conditions like in Col de la Givrine?

🚦 Is it open year-round? It is a main transit road , not a seasonal alpine pass, so it is generally open all year (no fixed winter closure like high Alpine cols). However, in winter it may experience temporary closures or restrictions during heavy snowfall or icy conditions (typical for Swiss mountain roads), and snow equipment may be required. (There is no official published “seasonal closure” period — closures are weather-dependent rather than calendar-based.) 🌦️ Climate profile for cyclists (nearby Saint-Cergue station area) Winter (Dec–Feb) Avg highs: ~2–4 °C , lows: down to −3 °C or lower Snowfall common: Jan–May & Sep–Dec Peak snowfall: December ~833 mm , ~16–19 snowy days/month High humidity (~88%) and icy roads frequent 👉 Cycling reality: Usually not rideable unless roads are cleared and dry. Ice risk is the main hazard. Spring (Mar–May) Highs rise from ~7 °C → 15 °C Snow still possible until May Rainy season peak: May–June ~22.8 rain days/month 👉 Cycling reality: Variable — snow patches early spring, wet roads later. Summer (Jun–Aug) Warmest period: ~21.8 °C highs No snowfall (June–August) Long daylight (~15 h 48 min in June) 👉 Cycling reality: Best season — dry roads, mild temps, stable conditions. Autumn (Sep–Nov) Temps fall from ~17.5 °C → 7.7 °C Snow can return already in September (rare but possible) Increasing humidity and rainfall toward winter 👉 Cycling reality: Good early autumn; late autumn can bring cold rain or first snow. 🌬️ Wind & exposure Typical winter winds around the pass area average about 10 km/h with gusts ~17 km/h in February conditions. Because the pass sits on an exposed ridge of the Jura, winds can feel stronger than reported. ⚠️ What cyclists should expect Main hazards by season Winter → snow, black ice, short daylight Spring → wet pavement + residual snowbanks Summer → occasional storms, fog on ridge Autumn → sudden weather swings + early snow 🧭 Short summary Col de la Givrine is a relatively low Swiss pass that stays open most of the year, but winter riding is often impractical due to frequent snow and ice. The reliable cycling season is late May to early October, with July–September offering the best conditions.

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Pass Information

1,229m

Elevation

Current status: open

Opening Period: Ganzjährig offen

Current Conditions

Col de la Givrine is open for all vehicles. Maximum gradient: 8%.

Wed

11 Mar

cloud

Moderate rain

06:56 — 18:35

6° / 2°

Precipitation 16 mm

Humidity 100 %

🚦 Is it open year-round?

It is a main transit road, not a seasonal alpine pass, so it is generally open all year (no fixed winter closure like high Alpine cols).
However, in winter it may experience temporary closures or restrictions during heavy snowfall or icy conditions (typical for Swiss mountain roads), and snow equipment may be required.

(There is no official published “seasonal closure” period — closures are weather-dependent rather than calendar-based.)

🌦️ Climate profile for cyclists (nearby Saint-Cergue station area)

Winter (Dec–Feb)

Avg highs: ~2–4 °C, lows: down to −3 °C or lower
Snowfall common: Jan–May & Sep–Dec
Peak snowfall: December ~833 mm, ~16–19 snowy days/month
High humidity (~88%) and icy roads frequent

👉 Cycling reality: Usually not rideable unless roads are cleared and dry. Ice risk is the main hazard.

Spring (Mar–May)

Highs rise from ~7 °C → 15 °C
Snow still possible until May
Rainy season peak: May–June ~22.8 rain days/month

👉 Cycling reality: Variable — snow patches early spring, wet roads later.

Summer (Jun–Aug)

Warmest period: ~21.8 °C highs
No snowfall (June–August)
Long daylight (~15 h 48 min in June)

👉 Cycling reality: Best season — dry roads, mild temps, stable conditions.

Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Temps fall from ~17.5 °C → 7.7 °C
Snow can return already in September (rare but possible)
Increasing humidity and rainfall toward winter

👉 Cycling reality: Good early autumn; late autumn can bring cold rain or first snow.

🌬️ Wind & exposure

Typical winter winds around the pass area average about 10 km/h with gusts ~17 km/h in February conditions.
Because the pass sits on an exposed ridge of the Jura, winds can feel stronger than reported.

⚠️ What cyclists should expect

Main hazards by season

Winter → snow, black ice, short daylight
Spring → wet pavement + residual snowbanks
Summer → occasional storms, fog on ridge
Autumn → sudden weather swings + early snow

🧭 Short summary

Col de la Givrine is a relatively low Swiss pass that stays open most of the year, but winter riding is often impractical due to frequent snow and ice. The reliable cycling season is late May to early October, with July–September offering the best conditions.

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Weather Forecast

Next 7 Days

Wed

11 Mar

cloud

Moderate rain

06:56 — 18:35

6° / 2°

Precipitation 16 mm

Humidity 100 %

Thu

12 Mar

water_drop

Light rain

06:54 — 18:36

6° / -1°

Precipitation 2 mm

Humidity 98 %

Fri

13 Mar

cloud

Overcast

06:52 — 18:38

9° / -2°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 81 %

Sat

14 Mar

water_drop

Rain showers

06:50 — 18:39

5° / -4°

Precipitation 32 mm

Humidity 99 %

Sun

15 Mar

cloud

Overcast

06:48 — 18:40

1° / -4°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 92 %

Mon

16 Mar

ac_unit

Snow showers

06:46 — 18:42

2° / -3°

Precipitation 2 mm

Humidity 98 %

Tue

17 Mar

foggy

Fog

06:44 — 18:43

7° / -2°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 95 %

Climate Overview

Month	Temp Day	Temp Night	Sunny Days	Sun Hours	Rain Days	Precipitation	Humidity	UV Index	Day Length
Jan	3°C	-5°C	16	5.7h	19	214 mm	75 %	2	9h 4m
Feb	4°C	-4°C	18	7.2h	12	85 mm	73 %	3	10h 21m
Mar	7°C	-2°C	25	9.3h	14	89 mm	70 %	4	11h 56m
Apr	12°C	2°C	27	10.5h	20	137 mm	68 %	5	13h 36m
May	13°C	4°C	27	11.2h	22	116 mm	65 %	6	15h 1m
Jun	21°C	11°C	28	12.9h	15	129 mm	67 %	7	15h 45m
Jul	18°C	9°C	29	12.4h	25	172 mm	66 %	8	15h 22m
Aug	21°C	11°C	29	11.9h	15	127 mm	68 %	7	14h 7m
Sep	15°C	6°C	23	8.9h	22	209 mm	70 %	5	12h 31m
Oct	11°C	2°C	21	7.3h	15	234 mm	72 %	4	10h 52m
Nov	6°C	-2°C	15	5.5h	17	222 mm	76 %	2	9h 24m
Dec	5°C	-2°C	17	5.9h	11	66 mm	77 %	2	8h 38m