Road · France
Côte de la Croix Neuve from Mende
A mountainous 3 km road cycling route from Mende, with 304 m of climbing over Croix Neuve.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Elevation gain
- 304 m
- Riding time
- 14 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jul to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Mende
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 304 m
- 3 km
Route description
- Mende
- Croix Neuve
This route starts in Mende and immediately leads onto a steep climb beginning at 0.4 km. The Côte de la Croix Neuve ascends 2.9 km, gaining 303 m with an average gradient of 10.5% and maximum 14.1%, finishing at 1037 m elevation. The profile is predominantly climbing (88%) with very little descent (3%) or flat sections (9%).
The surface is fully paved. Road types include 2.2 km on minor roads and 0.6 km on quiet streets. Despite 2.1 km being on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more, the route is primarily minor roads. There are no off-route cafés or shops along the climb. At 0.2 km, close to the start, there are options including a boulangerie and market nearby in Mende. The climb itself is continuous without provisions until the conclusion.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs Croix Neuve (2.9 km at 10.5 %).
- Tops out at 1,037 m, 3.2 km in.
Highlights
- Côte de la Croix Neuve climb
- Maximum gradient 14.1%
- Finish altitude 1037 m
- Start town Mende
Along the route
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croix Neuve | 0.4 km | 2.9 km · 303 m · 10.5 % · max 14.1 % | 2.9 km · 303 m · 10.5 % | 1037 m |
Croix Neuve · full ascent, starts at 0.4 km
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Know before you go
- 3 km stretch without café, shop or water
- 2.1 km on roads with 80 km/h or more speed limit