Croix Madame from Rochers du Vignage

Croix Madame can be cycled from 3 sides. Croix Madame from Cuissai is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Croix Madame from Rochers du Vignage & Croix Madame from Fontenai-les-Louvets.

Croix Madame from Rochers du Vignage 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!

Croix Madame from Rochers du Vignage 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, Croix Madame from Rochers du Vignage is not a problem.

Croix Madame from Rochers du Vignage is 3.5 km long.

The average gradient of Croix Madame from Rochers du Vignage is 6%.

Croix Madame from Rochers du Vignage has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.7%.

The summit of Croix Madame from Rochers du Vignage is at 415 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:30:05 to climb Croix Madame from Rochers du Vignage. At 11 km/h the time is 00:19:08, and at 15 km/h 00:14:02. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:05 is an achievable time.

Croix Madame from Rochers du Vignage is located in the region Orne in France.