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Cycling in Bex
Cycling from Bex offers a 19.3 km climb to Col de la Croix (Vaud) with an average gradient of 7.3%, reaching 1775 m.
Riding in Bex in numbers
- 1
- 19 km
- 19 km
- 1,377 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 19% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,775 m on Col de la Croix (Vaud) from Bex
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route
When to ride in Bex
Best months: May to Oct.
7°-1°J14
10°1°F12
12°3°M14
16°6°A14
19°10°M20
24°15°J19
27°17°J16
26°16°A15
22°13°S13
19°9°O12
12°4°N13
9°1°D13
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 7 km/h from the NW
The ride in Bex
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Bex
Bex in Switzerland provides a challenging cycling route with the Col de la Croix (Vaud) ascent. The 19.3 km point-to-point route features a significant climb starting shortly after the beginning, rising 1340 m to a summit at 1775 m. The route is mostly on paved surfaces with a small proportion on gravel or unpaved roads. Riders can expect to face mainly the sustained climb up to Col de la Croix, which averages 7.3% grade and peaks at 15.8%. The route includes 3.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes and has a railway station at 19 km near the top. Services are relatively close together with the longest gap being 4.1 km. The climb offers considerable elevation gain in the Vaud region of Switzerland, attracting cyclists seeking steady mountainous terrain.
- The terrain is mountainous with a sustained climb of 18.4 km rising 1340 m. The average gradient is 7.3%, with maximum sections of up to 15.8%. The highest point on the route is 1775 m above sea level.