Col de la Croix de Presles from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or
Col de la Croix de Presles from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or: 6.0 km at 6.0% average and 359 m of climbing, up to 526 m.
- Distance
- 6.0 km
- Elevation gain
- 359 m
- Average gradient
- 6.0 %
- Start altitude
- 168 m
- Road
- Departmental road
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Steepest 500 m
- 10.5 %
- Hardest 2 km
- 9.2 %
- Hardest kilometre
- km 6 · 9.0%
- Above 8%
- 1.4 km (23% of the climb)
- Difficulty index
- 2.1 Easy
FIETS index: Δaltitude² / (10 × distance) + max(0, summit altitude − 1,000) / 1,000, lengths in metres. How this index works (article in French)
How long does it take?
| Level | Estimated time | Average speed |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 W/kg — 140 W | 38 min | 9.6 km/h |
| 3.0 W/kg — 210 W | 26 min | 13.9 km/h |
| 4.0 W/kg — 280 W | 20 min | 17.8 km/h |
Estimated for a 70 kg rider on a 9 kg bike, in still air, at a steady effort and without stopping. Wind, a stop at the fountain or a wheel to sit on move these figures by several minutes.
The route
Climb profile
- 10% and above
- 8 to 10%
- 6 to 8%
- 4 to 6%
- under 4%
Kilometre by kilometre
| Km | Gradient | Altitude at the top of the km |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.6 % | 214 m |
| 2 | 4.2 % | 255 m |
| 3 | 4.1 % | 297 m |
| 4 | 5.0 % | 347 m |
| 5 | 8.9 % | 436 m |
| 6 | 9.0 % | 526 m |
| 7 (partial) | 3.5 % | 527 m |
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The other climbs of this col
- From Lyon 7.6 km · 4.8 %
- From Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or 4.5 km · 7.9 %
Frequently asked questions
How long is the climb to Col de la Croix de Presles?
The hardest climb of Col de la Croix de Presles, from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or, is 6.0 km long for 359 m of ascent, i.e. 6.0% average.
What is the steepest part of Col de la Croix de Presles?
The steepest 500 m sits at 10.5%, and the hardest kilometre is the 6th, at 9.0%.
How long does it take to climb Col de la Croix de Presles from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or?
Col de la Croix de Presles from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or takes about 26 min at 3.0 W/kg, i.e. 13.9 km/h on average. The page gives three levels and their assumptions.
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