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Col du Mollendruz from Croy

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Col du Mollendruz from Croy
Col du Mollendruz from Croy
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Elevation profile Col du Mollendruz from Croy

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Difficulty points 259
Length 10 mi
Average gradient 3.3%
Steepest segment 9.3%
Total ascent 1765 ft
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Col du Mollendruz from Croy is a climb in the region Vaud. It is 10 mi long and bridges 1765 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 259. The top of the ascent is located at 3871 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Route de Vaulion, Route de Nidau, Route de la Vallée & Route du Mollendruz

4.0 by ZachW
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Very enjoyable climb. Roads are perfect and infrequently trafficked. Excellent views as you climb out of the valley, which can often be misty while just above the sun cuts through. Very hard to judge in terms of difficulty as it really feels like two steeper sections connected by many kilometers of false flat. ... read more

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Reviews (2)

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ZachW
ZachW
1 y 4.0

Very enjoyable climb. Roads are perfect and infrequently trafficked. Excellent views as you climb out of the valley, which can often be misty while just above the sun cuts through. Very hard to judge in terms of difficulty as it really feels like two steeper sections connected by many kilometers of false flat.

Col du Mollendruz from Croy
Col du Mollendruz from Croy
Col du Mollendruz from Croy
Col du Mollendruz from Croy
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Krikette
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2 y 3.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

From the beautiful medieval village of Romainmôtier, the little-travelled route climbs gently through typical Jura countryside. An attractive alternative to the classic Mollendruz climbs.

Depuis le très beau village médiéval de Romainmôtier, la route, peu fréquentée, s'élève doucement dans un paysage typique du Jura. Une jolie alternative aux montées classiques du Mollendruz

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:00:48
7 mph 01:25:31
9 mph 01:06:39
12 mph 00:50:04

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Mollendruz can be cycled from 3 sides. Col du Mollendruz from Croy is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Mollendruz from L'Isle & Col du Mollendruz from Le Pont.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Mollendruz from Croy. 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 du Mollendruz from Croy 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 du Mollendruz from Croy is not a problem.

Col du Mollendruz from Croy is 10 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Mollendruz from Croy is 3.3%.

Col du Mollendruz from Croy has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.3%.

The summit of Col du Mollendruz from Croy is at 3871 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:00:48 to climb Col du Mollendruz from Croy. At 7 mph the time is 01:25:31, and at 9 mph 01:06:39. For the fastest cyclists, 00:50:04 is an achievable time.

Col du Mollendruz from Croy is located in the region Vaud in Switzerland.

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