Col de la Croix de Chaubouret explained

The Col de la Croix de Chaubouret (elevation) is a mountain pass in France, located in the Pilat massif in the Loire. It is between Graix and Le Bessat.

Details of the Climb

Starting from Bourg-Argental (south), the Col de la Croix de Chaubouret is 13.90 km long. Over this distance, the climb has an elevation gain of 656 m (an average of 4.72%). The steepest section is 8.5%.[1]

Starting from Saint Chamond (north), the Col de la Croix de Chaubouret is 15.80 km long. Over this distance, the climb has an elevation gain of 839 m (an average of 5.31%). The steepest section is 7.8%.[2]

Starting from Saint-Étienne (west), the Col de la Croix de Chaubouret is 16 km long. Over this distance, the climb has an elevation gain of 611 m (an average of 3.82%). The steepest section is 7.2%.[3]

Tour de France

The climb has been used in the Tour de France eleven times. It was most recently used in 1999.[4]

Appearances in the Tour de France

YearStageCategoryStartFinishLeader at the summit
1999112Le Bourg-d'OisansSaint-Étienne
199712 (ITT)2Saint-Étienne
1995113Le Bourg-d'OisansSaint-Étienne
1992152Le Bourg-d'OisansSaint-Étienne
1990132Villard-de-LansSaint-Étienne
1986193Villard-de-LansSaint-Étienne
1985144AutransSaint-Étienne
1980192VoreppeSaint-Étienne
1978152Saint-Dier-d'AuvergneSaint-Étienne
1977182Rossignol VoironSaint-Étienne
195020 (ITT)3 Saint-ÉtienneLyon

References

45.3675°N 4.5283°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Col de la Croix de Chaubouret from Bourg Argental : 1201m . 2022-08-13 . Cols-cyclisme.
  2. Web site: Col de la Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Chamond : 1201m . 2022-08-13 . Cols-cyclisme .
  3. Web site: Col de la Croix de Chaubouret from Saint Etienne : 1201m . 2022-08-14 . Cols-cyclisme .
  4. Web site: Le col de la Croix de Chaubouret dans le Tour de France . 2022-08-13 . www.ledicodutour.com . French.