There are several Cols de la Croix in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, including the one above the beautiful village of Saint Ursanne. While the climb to the 789-meter-high pass doesn't cover the same elevation gain as those in Valais, steep ramps are sure to make you sweat.

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Lukas

September 11, 2022

Road cycling

Short steep climb with Strava segment on the side of the road.

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Koblinator

October 23, 2025

Road cycling

Before the construction of the motorway, this was an important pass between St-Ursanne and Courgenay; now it's quieter and therefore more attractive to road cyclists. The pass itself is unspectacular—apart from the sign with the altitude and an information board about visiting the 2012 Tour de France, there's little to justify a longer stay.

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Distance 3.58 km

Uphill 340 m

Downhill 10 m

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Col de la Croix via Seleute – Col de la Croix (Jura, 789 m) loop from Hérimoncourt

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