Col de la Croix de Fer from Allemond
Col de la Croix de Fer from Allemond is a long Alpine climb with serious scale. It is not brutally steep throughout, but twenty four kilometres uphill is never casual.
- Length
- 24.0 km
- Elevation Gain
- 1,248 m
- Average Gradient
- 5.2%
- Difficulty
- Hors Catégorie
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Croix de Fer is a climb where the average gradient hides the workload. At 24 kilometres and 1,248 metres of elevation gain, the challenge is duration, pacing and the accumulation of effort.
From Allemond, the climb belongs firmly in the big Alpine category. It is not a short test before the famous climbs. It is one of the reasons Stage 20 feels so heavy on paper. For riders, it should be treated as a major objective.
How to Ride It
- Start like you are climbing for a long time, because you are.
- Use easier sections to recover without fully switching off.
- Eat and drink consistently through the lower and middle slopes.
Where to Stay
Bourg d’Oisans or Allemond both work well. Bourg d’Oisans gives the broader cycling base, while Allemond puts you close to this side.
Practical Tips
- Check route conditions before riding early or late in the season.
- Bring warm kit for descents and higher sections.
- Plan the full day by elevation, not distance.
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