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Col de la Creu from Banyuls

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Elevation profile Col de la Creu from Banyuls

Statistics

Difficulty points 172
Length 2.7 km
Average gradient 7%
Steepest 100 metres 14.4%
Total ascent 188 m

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#92 toughest climb of Pyrénées-Orientales
#21 average steepest climb of Pyrénées-Orientales
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Col de la Creu from Banyuls is a climb in the region Pyrénées-Orientales. It is 2.7 km long and bridges 188 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 172. The top of the ascent is located at 244 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Route des Cochons

4.0 by Sicco
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
After descending the Madeloc, I took this one. From the coastal road you can then turn right and it goes up well immediately, certainly up to 12％. At the top you have a nice view of the coast towards Spain. This is a nice alternative if you want a steep stretch of white without the extreme of, say, the Madeloc. The road surface is fine and there is hardly any traffic.... read more

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After descending the Madeloc, I took this one. From the coastal road you can then turn right and it goes up well immediately, certainly up to 12％. At the top you have a nice view of the coast towards Spain. This is a nice alternative if you want a steep stretch of white without the extreme of, say, the Madeloc. The road surface is fine and there is hardly any traffic.

Na de afdaling van de Madeloc heb ik deze meegepakt. Vanaf de kustweg mag je dan rechtsaf en het gaat meteen goed omhoog, zeker wel tot 12％. Bovenop heb je een mooi uitzicht op de kust richting Spanje. Dit is een mooi alternatief als je een steil stuk wit zonder het extreme van bijvoorbeeld de Madeloc. Het wegdek is prima en er is nauwelijks verkeer.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:22:58
11 km/h 00:14:37
15 km/h 00:10:43
19 km/h 00:08:27

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Creu can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Creu from Banyuls is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Creu from Cerbère.

Col de la Creu from Banyuls is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Col de la Creu from Banyuls is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Col de la Creu from Banyuls is not a problem.

Col de la Creu from Banyuls is 2.7 km long.

The average gradient of Col de la Creu from Banyuls is 7%.

Col de la Creu from Banyuls has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.4%.

The summit of Col de la Creu from Banyuls is at 244 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:22:58 to climb Col de la Creu from Banyuls. At 11 km/h the time is 00:14:37, and at 15 km/h 00:10:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:27 is an achievable time.

Col de la Creu from Banyuls is located in the region Pyrénées-Orientales in France.

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