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Savoie · France · HC
Col de la Croix de Fer indoors
From Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to 2,066 m: 27.2 km and 1,639 m of climbing on your smart trainer, in 3D with real terrain. Often closed by snow in winter – indoors it is open all year.
Elevation profile and data
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How long does Col de la Croix de Fer take?
Estimated times at steady power, 75 kg rider, 9 kg bike, no wind or drafting – computed with the same physics as the app.
| W/kg | Watts | Time | avg km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 150 W | 2:47:21 | 9.7 |
| 2.5 | 188 W | 2:16:31 | 11.9 |
| 3.0 | 225 W | 1:56:02 | 14.0 |
| 3.5 | 263 W | 1:41:28 | 16.0 |
| 4.0 | 300 W | 1:30:34 | 18.0 |
| 5.0 | 375 W | 1:15:24 | 21.6 |
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About Col de la Croix de Fer
The Col de la Croix de Fer (2067 m) carries its iron cross on the summit. From Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne it is one of the longest climbs in the Alps, broken up by short descents.
In rampida you ride the route exactly as it lies on the road: the gradient reaches your trainer metre by metre, the scenery is built from real elevation data and OpenStreetMap. A pacer group can pull you along, and next time you race your own ghost.
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<p><a href="https://rampida.com/en/climbs/col-de-la-croix-de-fer.html">Elevation profile Col de la Croix de Fer from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne – rampida</a></p>How to ride Col de la Croix de Fer indoors
- Open the appOpen rampida in Chrome or Edge and create a free account.
- Pair your trainerConnect your smart trainer or power meter under “Devices”.
- Choose Col de la Croix de FerDownload the GPX file and open it in the app under “Load GPX / FIT”.
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FAQ
How long and how steep is Col de la Croix de Fer from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne?
The climb is 27.2 km long with 1,639 m of climbing, from 565 m to 2,066 m. The average gradient is 5.5 %, the steepest kilometre 13.0 %.
How long does Col de la Croix de Fer take?
At 3 W/kg (225 W, 75 kg rider) about 1:56:02, at 4 W/kg about 1:30:34 – steady power, no wind. Use the calculator on this page for your own numbers.
Can I ride Col de la Croix de Fer on a smart trainer?
Yes. Download the GPX file, open it in rampida (“Load GPX / FIT”) and ride it in 3D with real terrain. Your FTMS smart trainer follows the gradient. It runs in Chrome or Edge, no install.
What does it cost?
During the open beta until 31 March 2027 riding is free and unlimited with a free account. Afterwards 50 km per month stay free.