Col de la Croix
Switzerland · Vaud
1,778m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,778m
- Route length
- 15 km
- Max gradient
- 9%
- Hairpins
- 7
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- May - November
Route & Map
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Route
SVillars-sur-Ollon
15 km · max 9%
▲Col de la Croix (1,778m)
Descent
ELes Diablerets
Scenic pass in the Vaud Alps connecting Villars-sur-Ollon with Les Diablerets. Spectacular mountain views. Popular cycling climb with steady gradients through alpine pastures.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑977m gain
↓691m loss
1,284m → 1,781m → 1,570m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
7
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
When to Drive
May - November (Best: July - September)
- ›Open May - November. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.3308°N, 7.1528°E
- Start (Villars-sur-Ollon)
- 46.3000°N, 7.0583°E
- End (Les Diablerets)
- 46.3533°N, 7.2083°E
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