Col de la Croisette from Archamps

Col de la Croisette can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de la Croisette from Collonges-sous-Salève via Route du Fer à Cheval is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Croisette from Collonges-sous-Salève via Le Coin, Col de la Croisette from Archamps & Col de la Croisette from La Muraz.

Col de la Croisette from Archamps 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 Croisette from Archamps is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Col de la Croisette from Archamps is 7.7 km long.

The average gradient of Col de la Croisette from Archamps is 8.8%.

Col de la Croisette from Archamps has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.6%.

The summit of Col de la Croisette from Archamps is at 1174 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:06:20 to climb Col de la Croisette from Archamps. At 11 km/h the time is 00:42:13, and at 15 km/h 00:30:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:26 is an achievable time.

Col de la Croisette from Archamps is located in the region Haute Savoie in France.