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Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz

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2 reviews | Elevation profile | 7 photos
This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz
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Statistics

Difficulty points 1661
Length 21.3 mi
Average gradient 5.9%
Steepest segment 17.5%
Total ascent 6601 ft

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15 hairpin turns
Cobbles
Gravel
#63 toughest climb of Europe
#82 most elevation gain of World
#30 longest climb of Alps
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Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz is a climb in the region Valais. It is 21.3 mi long and bridges 6601 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1661. The top of the ascent is located at 7133 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 7 photos.

Road name: Route de la Printse, Route de Fey, Route de Nendaz, Route de Saclentse, Route du Bleusy, Route des Argeys, Route de la Télécabine, Route de la Pèroua, Route des Crêteaux, Route de Plantorny, Route de

5.0 by aliasfred
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Sublime climb with a wide variety of scenery. The key passage being the Forêt Verte with 500m at 14％ on a partly gravel sector. Then a sublime final climb to the Croix-de-Coeur on a small forest road and then onto the mountain pasture.... read more

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Reviews (2)

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7 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
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The start is extremely steep with a ramp of 18％. The road is not very busy

Der Anfang ist extrem steil mit einer Rampe von 18％. Die Straße ist wenig befahren

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9 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Sublime climb with a wide variety of scenery. The key passage being the Forêt Verte with 500m at 14％ on a partly gravel sector. Then a sublime final climb to the Croix-de-Coeur on a small forest road and then onto the mountain pasture.

Sublime montée avec une grande diversité de paysages. Le passage clé étant la Forêt Verte avec 500m à 14％ sur un secteur en partie gravel. Puis sublime montée finale sur la Croix-de-Coeur sur une petite route en forêt puis sur l’alpage.

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Climbing times

5 mph 04:17:11
7 mph 03:02:04
9 mph 02:21:53
12 mph 01:46:36

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Frequently Asked Questions

Croix-de-Coeur can be cycled from 3 sides. Croix de Coeur from Riddes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier & Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz.

The Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz is 21.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz is 5.9%.

Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.5%.

The summit of Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz is at 7133 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 04:17:11 to climb Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz. At 7 mph the time is 03:02:04, and at 9 mph 02:21:53. For the fastest cyclists, 01:46:36 is an achievable time.

Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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