Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Croix de Coeur

Croix de Coeur

Croix de Cœur

Switzerland · Valais

2,174m

Key Facts

Elevation
2,174m
Route length
10 km
Max gradient
11%
Hairpins
3
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Fair
Open
June - October

Route & Map

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Route

SVerbier
10 km · max 11%
Croix de Coeur (2,174m)
Descent
ECroix de Cœur summit
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High road above Verbier climbing to a viewpoint with magnificent views of Mont Blanc, Grand Combin, and the Rhone valley. Dead-end scenic road, not a through pass. Popular cycling challenge.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

1,492m1,532m1,571m1,611m1,650m0 km1,650m
258m gain
108m loss
1,492m → 1,650m → 1,642m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

3

A few tight turns to keep it interesting

When to Drive

June - October (Best: July - September)

  • Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
  • Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.

Coordinates

Summit
46.0903°N, 7.2383°E
Start (Verbier)
46.0961°N, 7.2283°E
End (Croix de Cœur summit)
46.0903°N, 7.2383°E
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