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Croix de Coeur from Riddes

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6 reviews | Elevation profile | 10 photos
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
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Difficulty points 1363
Length 13.1 mi
Average gradient 8%
Steepest segment 11.2%
Total ascent 5502 ft

Short recap

22 hairpin turns
#23 toughest climb of Switzerland
#51 most elevation gain of Alps
#53 longest climb of Switzerland
#57 average steepest climb of Valais
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Croix de Coeur from Riddes is a climb in the region Valais. It is 13.1 mi long and bridges 5502 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1363. The top of the ascent is located at 7136 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 10 photos.

5.0 by MarcinN87
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Great (both size, effort and pleasure) climb! A bit bumpy road through La Tourmaz - careful on downhill. Above the village almost no traffic. Below the traffic is perfectly fine, and as the road is wide - no stress here as well. ... read more

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Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
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Reviews (6)

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MarcinN87
MarcinN87
8 Mo 5.0

Great (both size, effort and pleasure) climb!
A bit bumpy road through La Tourmaz - careful on downhill.
Above the village almost no traffic.
Below the traffic is perfectly fine, and as the road is wide - no stress here as well.

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nhp
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9 Mo 4.0

Really enjoyable climb. Rear lights are mandatory for 6-7 tunnels. There is a little traffic in the earlier part but nothing extreme and the road is very wide and in excellent condition. There are road markings until the ski station which help drivers behave a little better. After the station there is a forest passage which is a little lumpy with a mix of very short, somewhat steep little ramps of 10-11％ but these never last too long. The road for the last few kilometers is in quite poor condition, I descended back down the climb and it was definitely a little sketchy until the ski station, then it is a nice descent on a perfect road after that.

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gaugau7
gaugau7
11 Mo 5.0
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A very pleasant climb, quite long and on a very good road, although quite busy in the first part, to the resort. The slope is fairly even, with no real jolts.
I did it at the beginning of June, and there were still traces of snow on the sides of the road near the summit!

Ascension très agréable, assez longue et sur une très bonne route, bien qu'assez fréquentée dans la première partie, jusqu'à la station. La pente est assez régulière, sans vrai à-coup
Je l'ai faite début juin, et il y avait encore des traces de neige sur les côtés de la route, à proximité du sommet !

Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
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drheff
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1 y 4.0

The road is fully open from Riddes from late June 2024. The tunnel collapse has been repaired and new light to control large vehicles have been installed too. Mega climb

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WilliamThienpont
WilliamThienpont
3 y 5.0
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Not for nothing the favourite climb of olympic champion Anna Kiesenhofer.
The first half is a wide track with gooey tarmac up to La Tzoumaz. This can be slightly busier than the rest of the climb, but still much quieter than the Verbier side or then cycling to Nendaz first. There are some tunnels where a tail light is advisable though, even if they are quite straight and quite short.
It really is a long climb, so definitely consider refilling a drink can at the little fountain right opposite the big ski lift in La Tzoumaz. Drinking a cola't on a terrace is of course never a mistake there either.
The second half is truly prodigious. It becomes a smaller asphalt track of lesser quality but with no traffic. This one takes you up above the tree line, be sure to look out for marmots. At the very top you are rewarded with a stunning view of the Combin massif in front of you, with the Mont-Blanc massif further to your right. At the top there is a car park with 50 flat metres of Gravel, but nothing that a normal racing bike with normal tyres can't cross without a problem.

Niet voor niets de favoriete klim van de olymisch kampioene Anna Kiesenhofer.
De eerst helft is een brede baan met goeie asfalt tot in La Tzoumaz. Deze kan ietsje drukker zijn dan de rest van de beklimming, maar nog steeds veel rustiger dan de kant van Verbier of dan eerst naar Nendaz te fietsen. Er zijn wel enkele tunnels waar een achterlicht wel aangewezen is, ook al zijn ze vrij recht en vrij kort.
Het is echt wel een lange beklimming, dus overweeg zeker om een drinkbus bij te vullen aan het fonteintje recht tegenover de grote skilift in La Tzoumaz. Een cola'tje drinken op terras is natuurlijk ook nooit een vergissing daar.
De tweede helft is pas echt wonderbaarlijk mooi. Het wordt een kleinere asfalt baan van mindere kwaliteit maar zonder verkeer. Deze brengt je tot boven de boomgrens, kijk zeker uit om marmotten te kunnen zien. Helemaal bovenaan word je beloond met een prachtig zicht op het Combin-massief voor je, met verder rechts van je het Mont-Blanc massief. Boven is er wel een parking met 50 platte meter Gravel, maar niets waar een normale koersfiets met normale banden niet probleemloos over kan.

Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
Croix de Coeur from Riddes
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gaugau7
gaugau7
4 y 5.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

It's also a very nice climb to do in the area. The route is good and the scenery superb throughout. There is a bit more traffic on the first half, up to Tsoumaz. However, lighting is essential as there are several tunnels in the first half, where there are frequently cars and visibility is reduced.
There is a beautiful view of Verbier at the top.

C'est aussi une très belle montée à faire dans la région. La route est bonne et les paysages superbes tout au long de l'ascension. Il y a un peu plus de trafic sur la première moitié, jusque la Tsoumaz. Par contre, un éclairage est indispensable car il y a plusieurs tunnels dans la première moitié, où il y a fréquemment des voitures et où la visibilité est réduite.
Il y a une très belle vue sur Verbier au sommet.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:37:40
7 mph 01:51:37
9 mph 01:26:59
12 mph 01:05:21

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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 Riddes 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 Riddes 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 Riddes is 13.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Croix de Coeur from Riddes is 8%.

Croix de Coeur from Riddes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.2%.

The summit of Croix de Coeur from Riddes is at 7136 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:37:40 to climb Croix de Coeur from Riddes. At 7 mph the time is 01:51:37, and at 9 mph 01:26:59. For the fastest cyclists, 01:05:21 is an achievable time.

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

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