Col de la Croix Rouge from Les Pilles

Statistics

Difficulty points	86
Length	7 km
Average gradient	3.1%
Steepest 100 metres	7.1%
Total ascent	219 m

Difficulty points

Length

7 km

Average gradient

3.1%

Steepest 100 metres

7.1%

Total ascent

219 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

#87 longest climb of Drôme

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Krikette

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A pleasant, quiet climb in a magnificent, wild landscape, to be included in a nice tour of this region, which is so pleasant for cyclists.

Neeltjeeeh

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Nice climb, good tarmac, nice pace uphill and tremendous views because you cycle between higher mountains

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:59:51
11 km/h	00:38:05
15 km/h	00:27:55
19 km/h	00:22:03

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Croix Rouge can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Croix Rouge from Mirabel aux Baronnies is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Croix Rouge from Les Pilles.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Croix Rouge from Les Pilles. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Col de la Croix Rouge from Les Pilles is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Col de la Croix Rouge from Les Pilles is 7 km long.

The average gradient of Col de la Croix Rouge from Les Pilles is 3.1%.

Col de la Croix Rouge from Les Pilles has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.1%.

The summit of Col de la Croix Rouge from Les Pilles is at 514 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:59:51 to climb Col de la Croix Rouge from Les Pilles. At 11 km/h the time is 00:38:05, and at 15 km/h 00:27:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:03 is an achievable time.

Col de la Croix Rouge from Les Pilles is located in the region Drôme in France.

Col de la Croix Rouge from Les Pilles

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