Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz
Valais, switzerland
34.3km 2012m 5.9%
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Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz
Valais, switzerland
Croix-de-Coeur from Aproz is one of cycling's great tests — 34.3km of sustained climbing, gaining 2,012m from base to summit. The average gradient of 5.9% disguises ramps of 17.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 15 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. At 2,174m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Valais, Switzerland.
- The 2nd climb in Switzerland by elevation gain.
- The 3rd climb in Switzerland by difficulty.
- Higher summit than 98% of climbs in Switzerland.
- One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 89% of climbs in Switzerland.
Distance
34.3km
Avg Gradient
5.9%
Max Gradient
17.5%
Elevation Gain
2012m
Summit
2,174m
Wall Rating
7.8
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What things cost
Typical prices in Switzerland
CHF5.50
Coffee
CHF7.00
Beer
CHF25.00
Meal
CHF3.00
Water
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