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Col de la Croix from Bex via Les Plans sur Bex

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 1 photo
This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Difficulty points 1135
Length 15.9 mi
Average gradient 5.5%
Steepest segment 13%
Total ascent 4606 ft

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#72 toughest climb of Switzerland
#33 most elevation gain of Switzerland
#23 longest climb of Switzerland
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Col de la Croix from Bex via Les Plans sur Bex is a climb in the region Vaud. It is 15.9 mi long and bridges 4606 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1135. The top of the ascent is located at 5820 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Route de Gryon, Route de Sublin, Route des Plans, Route des Torneresses, Route des Pars, Chemin de la Rote, Route des Frasses, Route de Sodoleuvre & Route du Col de la Croix

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
The Gravel fraction is clearly impassable with a road bike.... read more

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The Gravel fraction is clearly impassable with a road bike.

La fraction Gravel est clairement impraticable avec un vélo de route

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1 y 4.0

The first part up to the Plans-sur-Bex is on a small road in bad conditions, very dirty but doable with a road bike. No traffic, plus there are nice views in Plans-sur-Bex. Then it joins the usual climb to Villars/Col de la Croix from Gryon. A nice alternative to the two other ascents to the Col de la Croix!

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Despite the steep gradients at the start, it's a relatively easy climb. Lots of rest between the ramps, some of which are quite steep. I had to walk about 300 m because the stones on the road were too big, but the view and the peace and quiet are worth it if you're not looking for performance!

Malgré les pourcentages du début, c'est une montée relativement facile. Beaucoup de moment se repos entre les rampes qui sont pour certaines assez raide. J ai du marcher sur environ 300 m car les cailloux de la route était trop gros mais la vue et la tranquillité valent la peine si on cherche pas la performance !

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:11:24
7 mph 02:15:30
9 mph 01:45:36
12 mph 01:19:20

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Croix can be cycled from 5 sides. Col de la Croix from Bex is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Croix from Le Diablerets, Col de la Croix from Ollon, Col de la Croix from Bex via Les Plans sur Bex & Col de la Croix from Ollon.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Croix from Bex via Les Plans sur Bex. 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 from Bex via Les Plans sur Bex belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Col de la Croix from Bex via Les Plans sur Bex is 15.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Croix from Bex via Les Plans sur Bex is 5.5%.

Col de la Croix from Bex via Les Plans sur Bex has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13%.

The summit of Col de la Croix from Bex via Les Plans sur Bex is at 5820 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:11:24 to climb Col de la Croix from Bex via Les Plans sur Bex. At 7 mph the time is 02:15:30, and at 9 mph 01:45:36. For the fastest cyclists, 01:19:20 is an achievable time.

Col de la Croix from Bex via Les Plans sur Bex is located in the region Vaud in Switzerland.

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