Cycling up Col de la Croix-de-Fer
Presentation
It is the classic road to make the ascent of Le Col de la Croix de Fer, less hard than by Le Col du Glandon. Discover the high valley of Arves, dominated by the glacier L'Etendard.
You'll follow a shady road at the start, then a more open one as you enter the Arves valley. You'll pass through the hamlets that make up the villages of Saint-Jean-d'Arves and Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves, before starting the final ascent, during which you may encounter grazing herds.
At the summit, the panorama is well worth the effort! This itinerary is equipped with milestones.
Water and refreshment points are available at Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Saint-Jean-d'Arves, Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves and Col de la Croix de Fer. The nearest repair facilities are in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and Saint-Jean-d'Arves.
On arrival in the Arves valley, follow the panoramic road to the Aiguilles d'Arves mountain range, with the Montrond church in the foreground.
At the top of your ascent, the Col de la Croix de fer: panoramic view of the mythical Aiguilles d'Arves, emblem of the Arvan Villards-Les Sybelles region, the Pic de l'Etendard and the Saint Sorlin glacier, as well as the Vallée des Arves. Panoramic view of the villages of Saint-Sorlin and Saint-Jean-d'Arves.
At the summit, the panorama is well worth the effort! This itinerary is equipped with milestones.
Water and refreshment points are available at Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Saint-Jean-d'Arves, Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves and Col de la Croix de Fer. The nearest repair facilities are in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and Saint-Jean-d'Arves.
On arrival in the Arves valley, follow the panoramic road to the Aiguilles d'Arves mountain range, with the Montrond church in the foreground.
At the top of your ascent, the Col de la Croix de fer: panoramic view of the mythical Aiguilles d'Arves, emblem of the Arvan Villards-Les Sybelles region, the Pic de l'Etendard and the Saint Sorlin glacier, as well as the Vallée des Arves. Panoramic view of the villages of Saint-Sorlin and Saint-Jean-d'Arves.
Free access.
Opening day(s)
From 01 June to 30 October(every year)
Every day
Depending on the weather
General
- Cycle sports :
- Cycling sports
- Cycle tourism route
Contact
Cycling up Col de la Croix-de-Fer
Place de la Cathédrale
Ancien Evêché
73300
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Phone : +33 4 79 83 51 51
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Destination
Montée cyclo du Col de la Croix-de-Fer
Place de la Cathédrale
Ancien Evêché
73300
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.276973
Longitude : 6.345058