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Col de la Croix de Fer from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, FranceRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

26 km
Distance
1,624 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,624 m
Distance
26 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5000 km10 km20 km26 kmHighest point2,063 m at 25.6 kmStart0 kmFinish26 km

Route overview

Suitable for riders able to handle a long, sustained climb with steep gradients over moderate distance.

Climb 25.6 km from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Col de la Croix de Fer in France, gaining 1624 m.

The ride starts at Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne (562 m) and heads to Col de la Croix de Fer (2063 m) over 25.6 km, with an elevation gain of 1624 m. There are three main climb sections: an initial short climb of 1 km at 4.2% avg gradient, followed by a long 12.8 km climb averaging 7.5% with a steep max of 33.6%, reaching 1551 m. After a descent starting around 15.4 km lasting 2 km, the final 7.9 km climb averages 7.3% with max gradients near 9.9%. The route has 79% climbing, 12% descending, and 9% flat sections, with 14.5 km over 5% gradient and 6 km over 8%.

Highlights

  • Col de la Croix de Fer at 2063 m
  • Long 12.8 km climb averaging 7.5%
  • Descent of 2 km after 15.4 km
  • Passing near peak La Côte at 13.2 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Saint-Pancrace 2.3 km
  2. La Combe 2.3 km
  3. Le Tilleret 3.8 km
  4. Réortier 5 km
  5. Les Méries 11.5 km
  6. Les Sallanches 11.7 km
  7. La Charrière 11.8 km
  8. Le Villaret 12.8 km
  9. Le Villard 13.8 km
  10. Planchamp 14.2 km
  11. Le Mollard 14.6 km
  12. Saint-Jean-d'Arves 14.7 km
  13. La Tour 14.8 km
  14. Le Collet 15.2 km
  15. Derrière le Collet 15.4 km
  16. Biaz de la Croix 15.4 km
  17. Crêt de la Grange 15.9 km
  18. La Grange 16.1 km
  19. La Chal 16.2 km
  20. Le Revoux 17.1 km
  21. Cluny 17.1 km
  22. Belluard 17.3 km
  23. Malcrozet 17.5 km
  24. En-bas du Cimetière 18.1 km
  25. La Fesse 18.1 km
  26. L'Église 18.2 km
  27. En-bas de la Tour 18.4 km
  28. La Ville 18.6 km
  29. Le Four Vieux 18.7 km
  30. Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves 18.8 km
  31. Champ Rond 18.8 km
  32. Le Pré 18.9 km
  33. D'En-haut le Pré 19 km
  34. En Groseiller 19.2 km
  35. La Battue du Pré 19.3 km
  36. Entre les Rieux 19.4 km
  37. Pierre Aigue 19.7 km
  38. Les Choseaux 19.9 km
  39. Le Champ du Nez 19.9 km
  40. Le Plan des Choseaux 20.1 km
  41. Comborsière 20.2 km
  42. Turin 20.7 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—0.3 km1 km43 m4.2 %5.6 %605 m
Saint-Pancrace climb1.9 km12.8 km956 m7.5 %33.6 %1551 m
Malcrozet climb17.5 km7.9 km576 m7.3 %9.9 %2063 m

High point 2063 m at 25.4 km; low point 562 m. Passes beneath La Côte.

Saint-Pancrace climb · starts at 1.9 km

12.8 km at 7.5% · 956 m
600800100012001400ELEVATION (M)6.0%28%18%6.6%1.3%2.0%5.5%7.4%6.7%3.6%0 km12345678910111212.8 kmDISTANCE (KM)Saint-Pancrace climb · 1,551 mSTEEPEST 28.0%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Malcrozet climb · starts at 17.5 km

7.9 km at 7.3% · 576 m
150016001700180019002000ELEVATION (M)9.3%8.4%7.6%7.9%8.5%6.8%0 km12345677.8 kmDISTANCE (KM)Malcrozet climb · 2,063 mSTEEPEST 9.3%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
46% minor road · 46% main road · 6% path
Main roads
11.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
3.2 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
D 926 (11 km), D 80b (7 km), D 110 (5 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
79% climbing · 12% descending · 9% flat
Steep sections
14.5 km over 5% · 6 km over 8% · 2.5 km over 10%
Longest descent
2 km from 15.4 km, dropping 59 m

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmThé Brocafé · café · 70 m off route
  2. 0 kmDvélos Maurienne · bike shop · 210 m off route
  3. 0.1 kmAuchan Supermarché · supermarket · 110 m off route
  4. 0.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
  5. 0.1 kmPharmacie de l'Hôtel de Ville · pharmacy · 100 m off route
  6. 1.9 kmToilets · on the route
  7. 12.6 kmPetrol station · 280 m off route
  8. 15.6 kmToilets · 130 m off route
  9. 15.9 kmLes Pains de la Sapaudia · bakery · 290 m off route
  10. 16.2 kmDrinking water · 190 m off route
  11. 18.8 kmSherpa · supermarket · on the route
  12. 18.8 kmPharmacy · 70 m off route
  13. 20 kmLa Sapaudia · bakery · on the route
  14. 20 kmDrinking water · on the route
  15. 20 kmToilets · on the route
  16. 24.3 kmSpring · on the route
  17. 25.4 kmCol de la Croix de Fer · restaurant · on the route

Need to bail out?

  • 0.3 km — Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Vallée de l'Arvan (station), 500 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 0.1 km — Tour (castle)
  • 13.9 km — Chapelle de Notre-Dame de la Salette (ruins)

At the start

  • Thé Brocafé · café · 70 m
  • La Maison Hernould · bakery · 100 m
  • Auchan Supermarché · supermarket · 150 m
  • Gerber · bakery · 240 m
  • Bar - Pizzeria Le Montana · fast food · 60 m

At the finish

  • Col de la Croix de Fer · restaurant · 20 m

Stay after this ride

  • Domaine du trappeur · campsite · 1.2 km from the finish
  • Le Bellevue · hotel · 1.7 km from the finish
  • Le Gros Caillou · hotel · 1.7 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 50 min

Know before you go

  • 11.6 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 3.2 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limit
  • 6% gravel or unpaved sections
  • Longest cafe/shop/water gap 11.7 km from 0.9 to 12.6 km

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.