La Croix de Taix from Escogechat

Auvergne, france

At just 1.2km, La Croix de Taix from Escogechat is short but deceptively intense — 35m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The gradient averages 2.9% — manageable for most riders, though the cumulative effort builds. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Auvergne, France.

  • Higher summit than 85% of climbs in France.
  • A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
  • A gentler outing by France standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.

La Croix de Taix from Escogechat

Auvergne, france

1.2km 35m 2.9%

Distance

1.2km

Avg Gradient

2.9%

Max Gradient

3.3%

Elevation Gain

35m

Summit

907m

Wall Rating

1.9

What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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