Col des Croix

Vosges, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col des Croix

from Le Thillot

CAT 3

Distance

3.9km

Elevation

193m

Avg %

Max %

10.5%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col des Croix

from Ternuay

CAT 3

Distance

13.1km

Elevation

335m

Avg %

2.6%

Max %

8.3%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Rising to 680 m in the Vosges, France, Col des Croix is a Category 3 cycling climb. From Le Thillot, the toughest side climbs 3.9 km at 5.0% average — 193 m of ascent, pitching to 10.5% at its steepest. The steepest kilometre averages 8.1%, around km 2.8. It can also be climbed from Ternuay (13.1 km at 2.6%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.0. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.