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Col de la Croix (1778 m) loop from Les Diablerets

Col de la Croix (1778 m) loop from Les Diablerets

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4.5

(2)

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Col de la Croix (1778 m) loop from Les Diablerets

01:14

17.8km

620m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.15 km for 11.4 km

Open: • May-October (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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689 m

Col de la Croix from Le Diablerets

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The gradient is almost constant (around 7%) on this climb which offers beautiful views on the Massif des Diablerets. Enjoy the famous tarte (cake) de Francine at the top!

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Col de la Croix (1778 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Departing from the Chablais vineyards, the Col de la Croix is 22 kilometers long and 1,300 meters high, ending in an alpine landscape above the Villars resort.

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10.5 km

View near the Col de la Croix

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful rock landscape near the Col de la Croix.

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16.1 km

First ramp of the Col de la Croix from Les Diablerets

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The first section starts gently, perfect to warm up for what's to come!

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17.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

153 m

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

153 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 23 August

16°C

8°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

September 4, 2021,Ride the Alps Col de la Croix

For the second year in a row, a Ride the Alps event was organised on the Diablerets side of the Col de la Croix on Sept 4, 2021.

From 7:30am to 11:30am, motorized traffic was not allowed and cyclists had the road just for themselves.

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Col de la Croix (1778 m) loop from Les Diablerets

Col de la Croix from Le Diablerets

Col de la Croix (1778 m)

View near the Col de la Croix

First ramp of the Col de la Croix from Les Diablerets

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