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Col de la Croix Saint Robert

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8 reviews | Elevation profile | 4 photos
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Elevation profile Col de la Croix Saint Robert

Statistics

Difficulty points 248
Length 3.6 mi
Average gradient 6.3%
Steepest segment 10.5%
Total ascent 1194 ft

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Beautiful scenery
8 hairpin turns
#65 toughest climb of Puy-de-Dôme
#53 most elevation gain of Puy-de-Dôme
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Col de la Croix Saint Robert is a climb in the region Puy-de-Dôme. It is 3.6 mi long and bridges 1194 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 248. The top of the ascent is located at 4760 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 8 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road name: D36

5.0 by John Doe
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Superb climb from Mont-Dore, with sublime views of the Sancy, puy de l'Angle, the Capucin...👍... read more

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Reviews (8)

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BasKruis
1 y 5.0
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Fantastic climb, challenging at the start, then enjoying the scenery. And the descent towards Chambon is an extremely fine reward.

Fantastische klim, uitdagend in het begin, daarna genieten van het landschap. En de afdaling richting Chambon is een uitermate fijne beloning.

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PeterSmit
1 y 3.0 00:24:49 (8.7 mph)
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The driven with very bad weather. Rain, fog, strong winds and gusts and cold. The wind gusts on the descent did make it dangerous. With good weather probably totally fine.

De gereden met zeer slecht weer. Regen, misten, stevige wind en windvlagen en koud. De windvlagen in de afdaling maakten deze wel gevaarlijk. Met mooi weer waarschijnlijk helemaal prima.

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pierre81
1 y 5.0 00:28:17 (7.6 mph)
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Probably my favourite climb in the Sancy. The steepest gradients are on the straight after the hairpins at the start. The rest of the climb is not too difficult: the surface is good and the middle of the climb is gentle. The views of the Sancy are splendid, and the descent to Chambon (which is the route used by the famous Mont Dore hill climb) is as technical as it is enjoyable. A must-do if you're in the area!

Sans doute ma montée favorite dans le Sancy. Les pourcentages les plus raides sont dans la ligne droite qui suit les épingles du départ. Le reste de l'ascension n'est pas trop difficile : le revêtement est bon, le milieu de l'ascension est doux. Les vues sont splendides sur le Sancy, et la descente vers Chambon (qui est la route empruntée par la célèbre course de côte du Mont Dore) est aussi technique que plaisante. À faire absolument si vous êtes dans la région !

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Victor35520
1 y 4.0
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A nice, steady climb that's not too difficult, with a great view at the finish and a great descent, perfect surface, well worth doing!

Belle montée plutôt régulière et pas trop difficile avec une super vue à l’arrivée et une belle descente, revêtement nickel, à faire !

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Buxslr
2 y 4.0
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Climbed from Mont Dore on 08/08/2023 after the Col de la Croix St-Morand, the start in the wooded section at +8% is enough to break the legs, but from KM 2, you arrive on more regular %, and a splendid setting.
The last kilometre is very rolling, followed by a nice descent with a much better surface.

Gravi depuis Mont Dore ce 08/08/2023 après le Col de la Croix St-Morand, le départ dans la partie boisée a + de 8% à de quoi casser les pattes, mais à partir du KM 2, on arrive sur des % + réguliers, et un cadre splendide.
Le dernier KM est très roulant, qui s'enchaine sur une belle descente avec un revêtement bien meilleur.

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Cyclauvergne
3 y 4.0 00:24:00 (9 mph)
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Climbed several times, notably 2x in 2 days last year, more regular than the other side, nice views on both sides, notably when you pass the first half with a view of Lac Chambon at the top.

Grimpée plusieurs fois, notamment 2x en 2 jours l'an dernier, plus régulier que l'autre côté, Belle vue de chaque côté, notamment quand on passe la première moitié avec au sommet une vue sur le Lac Chambon.

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John Doe
4 y 5.0
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Superb climb from Mont-Dore, with sublime views of the Sancy, puy de l'Angle, the Capucin...👍

Superbe montée depuis le Mont-Dore, avec des vues sublimes sur le Sancy, puy de l'Angle, le Capucin...👍

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Tjaart
5 y 3.0
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Did this climb in 2011. Nice and gradual with some hairpin bends. First in forest, later open. Unfortunately, it was grey during my climb, but the views are nice. The area is quiet (especially on the rainy day I did this ride), but it is a through road.

Deze klim in 2011 gedaan. Mooi geleidelijk met een aantal haarspeldbochten. Eerst in het bos, later open. Helaas was het grijs tijdens mijn klim, maar het uitzicht is mooi. De omgeving is rustig (zeker op de regenachtige dag dat ik deze tocht heb gereden), maar het is wel een doorgaande weg.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:43:29
7 mph 00:30:47
9 mph 00:23:59
12 mph 00:18:01

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Croix Saint Robert can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de la Croix Saint Robert from Mont Dore is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Croix Saint Robert from Chambon sur Lac via Monneaux & Col de la Croix Saint Robert from Monneaux.

Col de la Croix Saint Robert is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Col de la Croix Saint Robert 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 Saint Robert is not a problem.

Col de la Croix Saint Robert is 3.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Croix Saint Robert is 6.3%.

Col de la Croix Saint Robert has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.5%.

The summit of Col de la Croix Saint Robert is at 4760 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:43:29 to climb Col de la Croix Saint Robert. At 7 mph the time is 00:30:47, and at 9 mph 00:23:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:01 is an achievable time.

Col de la Croix Saint Robert is located in the region Puy-de-Dôme in France.

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