Fontbellone from La Croix de Paille

Poitou-Charentes, france

At just 1.2km, Fontbellone from La Croix de Paille is short but deceptively intense — 32m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 2.7% disguises ramps of 6% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Poitou-Charentes, France.

  • The 1st climb in Poitou-Charentes by summit elevation.
  • A false flat around km 0 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
  • A gentler outing by France standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.

Fontbellone from La Croix de Paille

Poitou-Charentes, france

1.2km 32m 2.7%

Distance

1.2km

Avg Gradient

2.7%

Max Gradient

6%

Elevation Gain

32m

Summit

343m

Wall Rating

2

What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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