Col de la Croix from Ribiére

Statistics

Difficulty points	181
Length	2.9 mi
Average gradient	5.7%
Steepest segment	11.2%
Total ascent	883 ft

Difficulty points

181

Length

2.9 mi

Average gradient

5.7%

Steepest segment

11.2%

Total ascent

883 ft

Short recap

7 hairpin turns

#77 toughest climb of Vercors

#72 most elevation gain of Vercors

#72 longest climb of Vercors

#60 average steepest climb of Vercors

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PiersEyre-Walker ^premium

9 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Great climb with good road surface, little traffic and great views

bashannessen ^premium

1 y 3.0

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Nice warm-up for the nearby col de rousset. Slightly nastier than the col de marignac but doable

Paul-P ^premium

4 y 3.0 00:19:09 (9.1 mph)

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Nice climb and not too difficult. The descent to Beaufort is very nice. Enjoy the surroundings.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:35:05
7 mph	00:24:50
9 mph	00:19:21
12 mph	00:14:32

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Croix can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Croix from Beaufort sur Gervanne is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Croix from Ribiére.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Croix from Ribiére. 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 Ribiére 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 from Ribiére is not a problem.

Col de la Croix from Ribiére is 2.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Croix from Ribiére is 5.7%.

Col de la Croix from Ribiére has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.2%.

The summit of Col de la Croix from Ribiére is at 2444 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:35:05 to climb Col de la Croix from Ribiére. At 7 mph the time is 00:24:50, and at 9 mph 00:19:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:32 is an achievable time.

Col de la Croix from Ribiére is located in the region Drôme in France.

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