Cycling Col de la Croix
Col de la Croix is a pass (1778 m.) in the canton of Vaud, in Switzerland. This is not to be confused with the Col de la Croix de Fer in France.
I started from Ollon and rode to Diablerets, where I had a very good sandwich (ham, cheese) and a coke.
Climb Stats
From Ollon
- Distance: 18.5 km
- Ascent: 1262 m
- Average gradient: 6.8 %
From Diablerets
- Distance: 8.4 km
- Ascent: 613 m
- Average gradient: 7.3 %
Bottom of the Col de la Croix, Diablerets.
This is the car that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2014. Mathias Beche must be from the area.
Fountain on the Col de la Croix. Like most places you will ride, there is always water from a fountain near.
Col de la Croix summit sign.
Backside of Col de la Croix.
Another Vista of Col de la Croix.
I’d LOVE to know the impetus for this sign!
To Ride or Not to Ride
Yes. This is a beautiful ride with very little traffic. It’s not that hard a ride either so you can make it do it on an “easy” day. You must go all the way to Diablerets, however, because it is the more beautiful of the two sides.
Next time I will do a loop, as guided by Alain Rumpf from the Grand Tours Project in the Col Collective video.
