La Croix Vitaise from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or
La Croix Vitaise from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or: 5.1 km at 5.2% average and 261 m of climbing, up to 435 m.
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Elevation gain
- 261 m
- Average gradient
- 5.2 %
- Start altitude
- 168 m
- Road
- Departmental road
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Steepest 500 m
- 9.2 %
- Hardest 2 km
- 6.7 %
- Hardest kilometre
- km 5 · 8.5%
- Above 8%
- 0.6 km (12% of the climb)
- Difficulty index
- 1.3 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 | 28 min | 10.8 km/h |
| 3.0 W/kg — 210 W | 20 min | 15.4 km/h |
| 4.0 W/kg — 280 W | 16 min | 19.5 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 | 4.5 % | 213 m |
| 2 | 4.1 % | 254 m |
| 3 | 4.1 % | 295 m |
| 4 | 4.9 % | 344 m |
| 5 | 8.5 % | 429 m |
| 6 (partial) | -1.0 % | 428 m |
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The other climbs of this col
- From Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or 2.7 km · 9.7 %
Frequently asked questions
How long is the climb to La Croix Vitaise?
The hardest climb of La Croix Vitaise, from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or, is 5.1 km long for 261 m of ascent, i.e. 5.2% average.
What is the steepest part of La Croix Vitaise?
The steepest 500 m sits at 9.2%, and the hardest kilometre is the 5th, at 8.5%.
How long does it take to climb La Croix Vitaise from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or?
La Croix Vitaise from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or takes about 20 min at 3.0 W/kg, i.e. 15.4 km/h on average. The page gives three levels and their assumptions.
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