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Plateau de la Croix from Saint Gervais les Bains

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Elevation profile Plateau de la Croix from Saint Gervais les Bains

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Difficulty points 573
Length 3.2 mi
Average gradient 9.7%
Steepest segment 19.8%
Total ascent 1631 ft

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6 hairpin turns
#66 toughest climb of Haute Savoie
#39 average steepest climb of Haute Savoie
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Plateau de la Croix from Saint Gervais les Bains is a climb in the region Haute Savoie. It is 3.2 mi long and bridges 1631 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 573. The top of the ascent is located at 4787 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Chemin des Bouquetins & Route de la Croix

3.0 by gusvelo
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
The climb is relatively short but the gradients, around nine per cent, are great training before tackling the big cols.... read more

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The climb is relatively short but the gradients, around nine per cent, are great training before tackling the big cols.

La monté est relativement courte mais les pourcentages, autour de neuf pourcents, sont un très bon entraînement avant de s'attaquer à des grands cols.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:38:31
7 mph 00:27:16
9 mph 00:21:15
12 mph 00:15:58

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Plateau de la Croix from Saint Gervais les Bains 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!

Plateau de la Croix from Saint Gervais les Bains 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!

Plateau de la Croix from Saint Gervais les Bains is 3.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Plateau de la Croix from Saint Gervais les Bains is 9.7%.

Plateau de la Croix from Saint Gervais les Bains has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.8%.

The summit of Plateau de la Croix from Saint Gervais les Bains is at 4787 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:38:31 to climb Plateau de la Croix from Saint Gervais les Bains. At 7 mph the time is 00:27:16, and at 9 mph 00:21:15. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:58 is an achievable time.

Plateau de la Croix from Saint Gervais les Bains is located in the region Haute Savoie in France.

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