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Col de la Croix Morand from Mont Dore

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Elevation profile Col de la Croix Morand from Mont Dore

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Difficulty points 211
Length 4.2 mi
Average gradient 5.2%
Steepest segment 10.1%
Total ascent 1175 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
1 hairpin turn
#88 toughest climb of Puy-de-Dôme
#58 most elevation gain of Puy-de-Dôme
#79 longest climb of Puy-de-Dôme
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Col de la Croix Morand from Mont Dore is a climb in the region Puy-de-Dôme. It is 4.2 mi long and bridges 1175 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 211. The top of the ascent is located at 4596 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: D996

3.0 by BasKruis
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Less beautiful than the other side, but also a fun climb.... read more

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1 y 3.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Less beautiful than the other side, but also a fun climb.

Minder mooi dan de andere kant, maar ook een leuke klim.

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3 y 4.0 00:16:00 (15.9 mph)
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In reality the pass starts as soon as you leave La Bourboule with 6-7 km at 3-4％ then the pass, which makes it a tiring pass especially when, like me this year, you pass it in January after 90 km with a strong wind, For its final part, I climbed it 3x in one week, being a perfect pass to link Murol, as it is not long and quite easy with a nice view and a nice descent.

En réalité le col débute dès la sortie de la Bourboule avec 6-7 km à 3-4％ puis le col, ce qui en fait un col usant notamment quand comme moi cette année, tu le passe en janvier après 90 km avec un fort vent, Pour sa partie finale, je l'ai grimpé 3x en une semaine, étant un col parfait pour relier Murol, car peu long et assez facile avec une belle vue et une belle descente.

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5 y 4.0
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A nice climb from Le Mont Dore . Nice viewpoints halfway up the slope: Lake of Guéry...

Une belle montée au départ du Mont Dore . De jolis points de vue à mi-pente : Lac de Guéry...

Col de la Croix Morand from Mont Dore
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:51:16
7 mph 00:36:18
9 mph 00:28:17
12 mph 00:21:15

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Croix Morand can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de la Croix Morand from Lac Chambon is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Croix Morand from Mont Dore, Col de La Croix Moirand from Murol via Beaune-le-Froid & Col de la Croix Morand from Le Barbier.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Croix Morand from Mont Dore. 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 Morand from Mont Dore 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, Col de la Croix Morand from Mont Dore is not a problem.

Col de la Croix Morand from Mont Dore is 4.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Croix Morand from Mont Dore is 5.2%.

Col de la Croix Morand from Mont Dore has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.1%.

The summit of Col de la Croix Morand from Mont Dore is at 4596 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:51:16 to climb Col de la Croix Morand from Mont Dore. At 7 mph the time is 00:36:18, and at 9 mph 00:28:17. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:15 is an achievable time.

Col de la Croix Morand from Mont Dore is located in the region Puy-de-Dôme in France.

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