Col de la Croix-Morand (also known as Col de Dyane) (el. 1401 m.) is a high mountain pass of the Massif Central in France, in the department of Puy de Dôme, near Clermont-Ferrand. It inspired a song by Jean-Louis Murat.
Details of climb Starting from the junction of D 983 and D 996 (west) (near Mont-Dore), the Col de la Croix Morand is 4.5 km long. Over this distance, the climb is 207 m. (an average of 4.6%). The steepest section is 6.6%.
Starting from Lac Chambon (east), the climb is 10.5 km long. Over this distance, the climb is 511 m. (an average of 4.9%). The steepest section is 8.2%.
Appearances in Tour de France The Tour de France has crossed the pass seven times, the first time in 1951.
YearStageCategoryStartFinishLeader at the summit2025103EnnezatMont-Dore (Puy de Sancy)200862AigurandeSuper Besse1996142BesseTulle1992162Saint-ÉtienneLa Bourboule1959143AurillacClermont-Ferrand1952212LimogesClermont-Ferrand1951102Clermont-FerrandBrive-la-Gaillarde
References
External links Le col de Dyane ou de la Croix-Morand dans le Tour de France (French) CyclingCols - Col de la Croix Morand