Col de la Croix des Gardes from Vic-le-Compte

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Difficulty points	84
Length	2.6 mi
Average gradient	4.3%
Steepest segment	7.6%
Total ascent	594 ft

Difficulty points

Length

2.6 mi

Average gradient

4.3%

Steepest segment

7.6%

Total ascent

594 ft

Short recap

2 hairpin turns

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John Doe

4 y 3.0 00:15:00 (10.4 mph)

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Nice little climb on a recently redone road, with a beautiful view of the Sancy massif and some nice Tour de France style tags in the big hairpin before arriving at the col👍

Col de la Croix des Gardes from Vic-le-Compte

Climbing times

5 mph	00:31:18
7 mph	00:22:09
9 mph	00:17:16
12 mph	00:12:58

Road surface condition

86% 0% 14%

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33% 67% 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Croix des Gardes can be cycled from 5 sides. Col de la Croix des Gardes from Pêchot via Saint-Babel is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Croix des Gardes from Vic-le-Compte, Col de la Croix des Gardes from Parent, Col de la Croix des Gardes from Parent via D760 & Col de la Croix des Gardes from Les Bogers.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Croix des Gardes from Vic-le-Compte. 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 des Gardes from Vic-le-Compte 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 des Gardes from Vic-le-Compte is 2.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Croix des Gardes from Vic-le-Compte is 4.3%.

Col de la Croix des Gardes from Vic-le-Compte has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.6%.

The summit of Col de la Croix des Gardes from Vic-le-Compte is at 2149 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:31:18 to climb Col de la Croix des Gardes from Vic-le-Compte. At 7 mph the time is 00:22:09, and at 9 mph 00:17:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:58 is an achievable time.

Col de la Croix des Gardes from Vic-le-Compte is located in the region Puy-de-Dôme in France.

Col de la Croix des Gardes from Vic-le-Compte

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