Ballon de Servance from Haut du Them

Statistics

Difficulty points	537
Length	11.7 km
Average gradient	5.8%
Steepest 100 metres	15%
Total ascent	685 m

Difficulty points

537

Length

11.7 km

Average gradient

5.8%

Steepest 100 metres

15%

Total ascent

685 m

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Great to do in the 'Boucle de Belles Filles' lap, ending on La Planche. Anno 2025 acceptable road surface, by the way.

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A really steep climb on a road in poor condition

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A more underrated way to climb this mountain. The first part is steep but in a very quiet environment.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:40:31
11 km/h	01:03:58
15 km/h	00:46:54
19 km/h	00:37:02

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ballon de Servance can be cycled from 4 sides. Ballon de Servance from Le Thillot is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Ballon de Servance from Plancher-Bas, Ballon de Servance from Col des Croix & Ballon de Servance from Haut du Them.

You don't need special gearing for Ballon de Servance from Haut du Them. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Ballon de Servance from Haut du Them is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Ballon de Servance from Haut du Them is 11.7 km long.

The average gradient of Ballon de Servance from Haut du Them is 5.8%.

Ballon de Servance from Haut du Them has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15%.

The summit of Ballon de Servance from Haut du Them is at 1156 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:40:31 to climb Ballon de Servance from Haut du Them. At 11 km/h the time is 01:03:58, and at 15 km/h 00:46:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:37:02 is an achievable time.

Ballon de Servance from Haut du Them is located in the region Haute-Saône in France.

Ballon de Servance from Haut du Them

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Climbing times

Road surface condition

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