What are the cycling conditions like in Col de Pierre-Pertuis?

🗓️ Road Accessibility (Open / Close) Open Year-Round The road is generally open all year for vehicles and cyclists — there is no regular winter closure like high Alpine passes (which often close Oct/Nov → May/Jun). Snow or severe weather might make surfaces slippery in winter, but it isn’t officially closed most years. How this compares to high Alpine passes High passes (e.g., Grimsel or Gotthard) typically close in winter due to snow and reopen in late spring/early summer depending on conditions. That’s not the case here — the Jura pass stays accessible because it lies at lower altitude. 🌦️ What Weather to Expect for Cycling (By Season) 🌼 Spring (Mar–May) Temperatures cool in March, gradually warming through April/May. Snow can be present early in the season at the pass edges but generally melts quickly due to lower altitude. Roads usually rideable by mid-spring, but rain and occasional cold snaps can make descents chilly. ☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) Most comfortable season for cycling here. Temperature ranges are mild to warm — ideal for aerobic climbs. Less snow risk; occasional thunderstorms possible (common in Swiss Jura in summer). 🍁 Autumn (Sep–Nov) Cooler, drier air; very pleasant early fall conditions. Increasing chance of rain later in season. By late autumn, occasional early snow at higher Jura elevations may cause slippery roads. ❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) Cold temperatures; possible snow and ice on road surfaces. Still officially open , but be prepared for winter conditions (cold, wet, icy spots, especially in shaded areas). Carry winter gear and check local forecasts before riding. (General weather patterns based on typical conditions for 800–900 m passes in Switzerland/Jura; not a current forecast.) 📌 Practical Notes for Cyclists ✅ Traffic & road surface: Lower traffic than major Alpine passes. Roads are paved and generally well kept. ✅ Winter riding: Possible, but caution needed on icy or snowy days. ✅ Comparison with Alpine passes: High Alpine passes often close for winter (typically Oct/Nov to May/Jun) due to heavy snow. Col de Pierre-Pertuis stays open due to lower elevation and milder snow impact . 🧠 Quick Season Summary SeasonCycling Conditions Spring | Cool, can be wet; generally rideable late season Summer | Best riding (warm, stable) Autumn | Crisp, scenic; possible rain Winter | Cold; possible snow/ice but roads remain open 🏁 Short Summary Col de Pierre-Pertuis is a lower Jura pass in Switzerland that stays open year-round for road traffic and cycling. You don’t have a formal winter closure , unlike high Alpine passes. Weather is mildest and most predictable in summer and early autumn , while winter brings cold and occasional icy conditions — still rideable with proper gear.

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Pass Information

827m

Elevation

Current status: open

Opening Period: Ganzjährig offen

Current Conditions

Pierre-Pertuis is open for all vehicles. Maximum gradient: 7%.

Wed

11 Mar

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Rain showers

06:51 — 18:30

10° / 4°

Precipitation 4 mm

Humidity 96 %

🗓️ Road Accessibility (Open / Close)

Open Year-Round

The road is generally open all year for vehicles and cyclists — there is no regular winter closure like high Alpine passes (which often close Oct/Nov → May/Jun).
Snow or severe weather might make surfaces slippery in winter, but it isn’t officially closed most years.

How this compares to high Alpine passes

High passes (e.g., Grimsel or Gotthard) typically close in winter due to snow and reopen in late spring/early summer depending on conditions.
That’s not the case here — the Jura pass stays accessible because it lies at lower altitude.

🌦️ What Weather to Expect for Cycling (By Season)

🌼 Spring (Mar–May)

Temperatures cool in March, gradually warming through April/May.
Snow can be present early in the season at the pass edges but generally melts quickly due to lower altitude.
Roads usually rideable by mid-spring, but rain and occasional cold snaps can make descents chilly.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug)

Most comfortable season for cycling here.
Temperature ranges are mild to warm — ideal for aerobic climbs.
Less snow risk; occasional thunderstorms possible (common in Swiss Jura in summer).

🍁 Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Cooler, drier air; very pleasant early fall conditions.
Increasing chance of rain later in season.
By late autumn, occasional early snow at higher Jura elevations may cause slippery roads.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb)

Cold temperatures; possible snow and ice on road surfaces.
Still officially open, but be prepared for winter conditions (cold, wet, icy spots, especially in shaded areas).
Carry winter gear and check local forecasts before riding.

(General weather patterns based on typical conditions for 800–900 m passes in Switzerland/Jura; not a current forecast.)

📌 Practical Notes for Cyclists

✅ Traffic & road surface:

Lower traffic than major Alpine passes. Roads are paved and generally well kept.

✅ Winter riding:

Possible, but caution needed on icy or snowy days.

✅ Comparison with Alpine passes:

High Alpine passes often close for winter (typically Oct/Nov to May/Jun) due to heavy snow.
Col de Pierre-Pertuis stays open due to lower elevation and milder snow impact.

🧠 Quick Season Summary

SeasonCycling Conditions
Spring | Cool, can be wet; generally rideable late season
Summer | Best riding (warm, stable)
Autumn | Crisp, scenic; possible rain
Winter | Cold; possible snow/ice but roads remain open

🏁 Short Summary

Col de Pierre-Pertuis is a lower Jura pass in Switzerland that stays open year-round for road traffic and cycling. You don’t have a formal winter closure, unlike high Alpine passes. Weather is mildest and most predictable in summer and early autumn, while winter brings cold and occasional icy conditions — still rideable with proper gear.

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Weather Forecast

Next 7 Days

Wed

11 Mar

water_drop

Rain showers

06:51 — 18:30

10° / 4°

Precipitation 4 mm

Humidity 96 %

Thu

12 Mar

water_drop

Rain showers

06:49 — 18:31

9° / 0°

Precipitation 1 mm

Humidity 95 %

Fri

13 Mar

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Overcast

06:47 — 18:33

12° / -2°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 94 %

Sat

14 Mar

water_drop

Rain showers

06:45 — 18:34

9° / -1°

Precipitation 14 mm

Humidity 97 %

Sun

15 Mar

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Snow

06:43 — 18:36

4° / -1°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 94 %

Mon

16 Mar

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Overcast

06:41 — 18:37

7° / -2°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 92 %

Tue

17 Mar

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Overcast

06:39 — 18:39

11° / 1°

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	4°C	-2°C	16	5.2h	17	127 mm	75 %	2	8h 59m
Feb	5°C	-2°C	16	6.1h	11	52 mm	73 %	3	10h 18m
Mar	9°C	1°C	25	8.3h	13	68 mm	70 %	4	11h 56m
Apr	13°C	4°C	28	10.5h	14	63 mm	68 %	5	13h 38m
May	15°C	7°C	26	10.5h	22	119 mm	65 %	6	15h 6m
Jun	22°C	13°C	28	13.2h	14	113 mm	67 %	7	15h 51m
Jul	20°C	12°C	29	12.3h	24	159 mm	66 %	8	15h 28m
Aug	22°C	13°C	29	11.8h	15	145 mm	68 %	7	14h 10m
Sep	16°C	9°C	23	8.3h	23	212 mm	70 %	5	12h 32m
Oct	11°C	5°C	21	6.9h	14	131 mm	72 %	4	10h 51m
Nov	7°C	1°C	15	5.1h	16	162 mm	76 %	2	9h 20m
Dec	5°C	0°C	18	5.4h	11	36 mm	77 %	2	8h 33m