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The route from St-Ursanne up to the Col des Rangiers begins gently, descending deep into the valley. Then, you approach a wall, and the road winds its way up in three bends. The road also hosts a motorsport hill climb event every year, which explains the double guardrails, as well as the paved marshals and grandstands.

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.

The north side of the Col de la Croix offers several short but steep climbs interspersed with flatter sections. The constant changes in pace make it relatively challenging, and thanks to a visit to the Tour de Suisse, it's also somewhat better known. The scenery is incredibly beautiful, and the road is narrow but of good quality.

Ramp enthusiasts at more than 10%

nice climb

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.

It's a nice feeling to be on the Col de la Croix and now have a beautiful descent to Saint Ursanne ahead of you. I enjoyed everything!

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