Col de la Croix Berthel from Saint Frézal de Venthalon

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Difficulty points	466
Length	6.6 mi
Average gradient	5.7%
Steepest segment	10.6%
Total ascent	1998 ft

Difficulty points

466

Length

6.6 mi

Average gradient

5.7%

Steepest segment

10.6%

Total ascent

1998 ft

Short recap

9 hairpin turns

#75 toughest climb of Massif Central

#33 most elevation gain of Cévennes

#52 longest climb of Cévennes

#63 average steepest climb of Lozère

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Col de la Croix Berthel from Saint Frézal de Venthalon

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Beautiful views from the summit, and the road is in good condition.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:19:52
7 mph	00:56:32
9 mph	00:44:04
12 mph	00:33:06

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Croix Berthel can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de la Croix Berthel from Génolhac is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Croix Berthel from La Tavernoles, Col de la Croix Berthel from Le Pont de Montvert & Col de la Croix Berthel from Saint Frézal de Venthalon.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Croix Berthel from Saint Frézal de Venthalon. 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 Berthel from Saint Frézal de Venthalon 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!

Col de la Croix Berthel from Saint Frézal de Venthalon is 6.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Croix Berthel from Saint Frézal de Venthalon is 5.7%.

Col de la Croix Berthel from Saint Frézal de Venthalon has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.6%.

The summit of Col de la Croix Berthel from Saint Frézal de Venthalon is at 3576 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:19:52 to climb Col de la Croix Berthel from Saint Frézal de Venthalon. At 7 mph the time is 00:56:32, and at 9 mph 00:44:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:06 is an achievable time.

Col de la Croix Berthel from Saint Frézal de Venthalon is located in the region Lozère in France.

Col de la Croix Berthel from Saint Frézal de Venthalon

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