Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Chamond / Le Creux

Statistics

Difficulty points	527
Length	8.8 mi
Average gradient	5.7%
Steepest segment	10.5%
Total ascent	2638 ft

Difficulty points

527

Length

8.8 mi

Average gradient

5.7%

Steepest segment

10.5%

Total ascent

2638 ft

Short recap

5 hairpin turns

#41 toughest climb of Massif Central

#44 most elevation gain of Massif Central

#27 longest climb of Loire

#35 average steepest climb of Monts du Lyonnais

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Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Chamond / Le Creux

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One of the most beautiful and difficult climbs in Pilat. There's a bit of traffic at times, but the difficulty lies in the lack of flat areas.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:45:37
7 mph	01:14:46
9 mph	00:58:16
12 mph	00:43:46

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Frequently Asked Questions

Croix de Chaubouret can be cycled from 6 sides. Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Chamond / Le Creux is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Croix de Chaubouret from Le Bernay, Croix de Chaubouret from Le Portail Rouge, Croix de Chaubouret from Terrenoire, Croix de Chaubouret from Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette via Le Colombier & Croix de Chaubouret from Bourg-Argental via Graix.

You don't need special gearing for Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Chamond / Le Creux. 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.

Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Chamond / Le Creux is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Chamond / Le Creux is 8.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Chamond / Le Creux is 5.7%.

Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Chamond / Le Creux has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.5%.

The summit of Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Chamond / Le Creux is at 3953 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:45:37 to climb Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Chamond / Le Creux. At 7 mph the time is 01:14:46, and at 9 mph 00:58:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:43:46 is an achievable time.

Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Chamond / Le Creux is located in the region Loire in France.

Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Chamond / Le Creux

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