Croix des Vents from Pont des Maquisards

Croix des Vents can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de la Croix des Vents from La beaume is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Croix des Vents from Les Salles du Gardon, Col de la Croix des Vents from La Favède & Croix des Vents from Pont des Maquisards.

You don't need special gearing for Croix des Vents from Pont des Maquisards. 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 des Vents from Pont des Maquisards is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Croix des Vents from Pont des Maquisards is 2.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Croix des Vents from Pont des Maquisards is 4.6%.

Croix des Vents from Pont des Maquisards has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Croix des Vents from Pont des Maquisards is at 1106 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:28:59 to climb Croix des Vents from Pont des Maquisards. At 7 mph the time is 00:20:31, and at 9 mph 00:15:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:00 is an achievable time.

Croix des Vents from Pont des Maquisards is located in the region Gard in France.