Where is Col de la Croix?

Where is Col de la Croix?

Switzerland, europe

Length

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Elevation

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Difficulty

moderate

Best Season

Year-round

is a high mountain pass at an elevation of

above sea level, located in the

Where is Col de la Croix?

of the country. The pass summit itself consists only of a

hill with a dirt parking lot

small wooden gift shop

How long is Col de la Croix?

The road to the summit is fully

pretty good condition

Route du Col de la Croix

Bex and Villars-sur-Ollon to Les Diablerets

. The pass has been climbed by the

How steep is Col de la Croix?

long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is

. The average percentage is

long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is

. The average percentage is

Is Col de la Croix open in winter?

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A scenic paved road to Wolfgang Pass in the Swiss Alps

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Road Details

Country
Switzerland
Continent
europe
Difficulty
moderate

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