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France · Savoie

Col de la Croix de Fer

Altitude

2067m

Climb length

29km

Avg. gradient

5.2%

Max. gradient

11%

Bends

15

Difficulty

Weather

20°C

Route: From Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne (south side)

Did you know?

Named after an iron cross that once stood at the summit.

Unique feature

A long, varied climb passing several mountain lakes and hamlets.

Tour de France classicMonster climb