Croix de Chaubouret from Terrenoire

Statistics

Difficulty points	374
Length	16 km
Average gradient	4.3%
Steepest 100 metres	11.1%
Total ascent	682 m

Difficulty points

374

Length

16 km

Average gradient

4.3%

Steepest 100 metres

11.1%

Total ascent

682 m

Short recap

5 hairpin turns

#19 toughest climb of Loire

#86 most elevation gain of Massif Central

#100 longest climb of Massif Central

#68 average steepest climb of Monts du Lyonnais

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A superb, gentle climb along a stream, very refreshing on the first part, with very little traffic and good tarmac.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:16:57
11 km/h	01:27:09
15 km/h	01:03:54
19 km/h	00:50:27

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Frequently Asked Questions

Croix de Chaubouret can be cycled from 6 sides. Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Chamond / Le Creux is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Croix de Chaubouret from Le Bernay, Croix de Chaubouret from Le Portail Rouge, Croix de Chaubouret from Terrenoire, Croix de Chaubouret from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette via Le Colombier & Croix de Chaubouret from Bourg-Argental via Graix.

You don't need special gearing for Croix de Chaubouret from Terrenoire. 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.

Croix de Chaubouret from Terrenoire is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Croix de Chaubouret from Terrenoire is 16 km long.

The average gradient of Croix de Chaubouret from Terrenoire is 4.3%.

Croix de Chaubouret from Terrenoire has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.1%.

The summit of Croix de Chaubouret from Terrenoire is at 1201 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:16:57 to climb Croix de Chaubouret from Terrenoire. At 11 km/h the time is 01:27:09, and at 15 km/h 01:03:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:50:27 is an achievable time.

Croix de Chaubouret from Terrenoire is located in the region Loire in France.

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