Croix-de-Montvieux from Vérin
Croix-de-Montvieux from Vérin: 14.7 km at 4.9% average and 714 m of climbing, up to 811 m.
- Distance
- 14.7 km
- Elevation gain
- 714 m
- Elevation loss
- 48 m
- Average gradient
- 4.9 %
- Start altitude
- 147 m
- Road
- Minor road
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Steepest 500 m
- 12.3 %
- Hardest 2 km
- 9.7 %
- Hardest kilometre
- km 14 · 10.2%
- Above 8%
- 2.4 km (16% of the climb)
- Difficulty index
- 3.0 Moderate
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 | 1h18 | 11.3 km/h |
| 3.0 W/kg — 210 W | 55 min | 16.1 km/h |
| 4.0 W/kg — 280 W | 44 min | 20.2 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 | 8.0 % | 226 m |
| 2 | 6.2 % | 288 m |
| 3 | 5.4 % | 342 m |
| 4 | 3.0 % | 373 m |
| 5 | 5.1 % | 424 m |
| 6 | 2.2 % | 446 m |
| 7 | 6.0 % | 506 m |
| 8 | 1.6 % | 523 m |
| 9 | 2.0 % | 543 m |
| 10 | 0.4 % | 547 m |
| 11 | 1.3 % | 560 m |
| 12 | 1.2 % | 571 m |
| 13 | 9.1 % | 662 m |
| 14 | 10.2 % | 765 m |
| 15 (partial) | 6.6 % | 813 m |
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The other climbs of this col
- From Chavanay 13.4 km · 5.2 %
- From La Grand-Croix 15.0 km · 3.7 %
Frequently asked questions
How long is the climb to Croix-de-Montvieux?
The hardest climb of Croix-de-Montvieux, from Vérin, is 14.7 km long for 714 m of ascent, i.e. 4.9% average.
What is the steepest part of Croix-de-Montvieux?
The steepest 500 m sits at 12.3%, and the hardest kilometre is the 14th, at 10.2%.
How long does it take to climb Croix-de-Montvieux from Vérin?
Croix-de-Montvieux from Vérin takes about 55 min at 3.0 W/kg, i.e. 16.1 km/h on average. The page gives three levels and their assumptions.
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