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Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier

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7 reviews | Elevation profile | 13 photos
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
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Elevation profile Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier

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Difficulty points 1196
Length 9.6 mi
Average gradient 8.6%
Steepest segment 11.3%
Total ascent 4396 ft

Short recap

16 hairpin turns
#54 toughest climb of Switzerland
#45 most elevation gain of Switzerland
#48 longest climb of Valais
#33 average steepest climb of Valais
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Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier is a climb in the region Valais. It is 9.6 mi long and bridges 4396 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1196. The top of the ascent is located at 7126 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 7 reviews of this climb and uploaded 13 photos.

Road names: Route de Verbier, Chemin du Four, Route de Verbier Station, Rue de Médran, Route des Creux, Route du Golf, Route des Planards & Route de la Croix de Coeur

5.0 by MarcinN87
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Definitely a tough one! Road to Verbier is pretty busy, but luckily wide, so not that bad. The real treasure is the section above Verbier - amazing views which we have plenty of time to admire - as this section gets steeper and steeper :) The worst part of the climb is the road to its start - heavy fast traffic (when starting from Martigny)...... read more

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Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
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Reviews (7)

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MarcinN87
MarcinN87
8 Mo 5.0

Definitely a tough one!
Road to Verbier is pretty busy, but luckily wide, so not that bad.
The real treasure is the section above Verbier - amazing views which we have plenty of time to admire - as this section gets steeper and steeper :)

The worst part of the climb is the road to its start - heavy fast traffic (when starting from Martigny)...

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gaugau7
gaugau7
11 Mo 5.0
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A very pleasant ascent in magnificent surroundings. There is quite a lot of traffic up to Verbier, then the road becomes narrower and less busy on the final stretch. The view from the summit is truly superb.

Ascension très agréable dans un cadre magnifique. Il y a pas mal de trafic jusque Verbier, puis la route devient plus étroite et moins fréquentée sur la dernière partie. Au sommet, la vue est vraiment superbe

Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
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elbowboy
elbowboy
1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Coming from Martigny, there are already a few metres in altitude to overcome. The ascent remains harmonious on very good tarmac. However, there is a lot of traffic up to Verbier. At the top there is snow until late spring, which should be taken into account when planning. The view is phenomenal. Not an easy climb overall.

Von Martigny aus kommend sind schon einige Höhenmeter zu überwinden. Der Anstieg bleibt harmonisch auf sehr gutem Asphalt. Allerdings ist bis Verbier richtig viel Verkehr. Oben liegt Schnee bis ins späte Frühjahr, was bei der Planung zu berücksichtigen ist. Die Aussicht ist phänomenal. Insgesamt kein leichter Anstieg.

Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
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ZachW
ZachW
1 y 4.0

Very solid, steady climb up to Verbier. Traffic was honestly quite harsh and there's not much space on the road. After Verbier though almost completely car free. Here it remains steady but the incline robustly increases. It's not quite a big enough change to make a huge visual difference but the difference in effort is substantial. Last few kilometers the road quality declines somewhat but is still very serviceable. If the traffic obliges the descent back down to Le Chable can be truly rapid and very enjoyable.

Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
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Raik2020
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2 y 5.0

From Verbier to the saddle no longer in traffic, the crossing to the other side to the Rhone valley at the beginning with a worse road, but nothing tragic. Overall perfect

Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
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ionut
ionut premium
3 y 4.0

And now Giro will pass by this year with stage 13. It will be for the first time in a race thi climb.

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william_t99
william_t99
4 y 3.0 01:46:12 (5.4 mph)
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This climb starts at the roundabout in Le Chable.
If you come from Martigny, you first have to ascend 350 altimeters over 20km.
The first part brings you to Verbier village and that track is really busy, but apparently there is an alternative track with hard gravel.
Once in Verbier, it is really beautiful, above you quickly in nature and the view is phenomenal and asphalt in very good condition. But: in winter, the snow is not cleared. If you want to continue, the other way down to La Tzoumaz, you have to go over gravel.
Worthwhile if you are there!

Deze beklimming begint aan het rondpunt in Le Chable.
Als je vanuit Martigny komt, moet je eerst nog 350hoogtemeters op, over 20km.
Het eerste deel brengt je naar Verbier-dorp en die baan is wel echt druk, maar er bestaat blijkbaar een alternatieve baan met harde gravel.
Eens in Verbier is het wel echt prachtig, erboven zit je snel in de natuur en het uizicht is fenomenaal en asfalt in zeer goeie staat. Maar: in de winter wordt de sneeuw niet geruimd. Als je door wilt, de andere kant naar beneden naar La Tzoumaz, dan moet je over gravel.
De moeite waard als je daar bent!

Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:56:25
7 mph 01:22:25
9 mph 01:04:13
12 mph 00:48:15

Road surface condition

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Traffic

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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.

Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier 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!

Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier is 9.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier is 8.6%.

Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.3%.

The summit of Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier is at 7126 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:56:25 to climb Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier. At 7 mph the time is 01:22:25, and at 9 mph 01:04:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:48:15 is an achievable time.

Croix de Coeur from La Châble via Verbier is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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