Col du Surceneux from Plainfaing

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Difficulty points	90
Length	16.1 km
Average gradient	1.8%
Steepest 100 metres	5.2%
Total ascent	298 m

Difficulty points

Length

16.1 km

Average gradient

1.8%

Steepest 100 metres

5.2%

Total ascent

298 m

Short recap

#78 most elevation gain of Vosges

#16 longest climb of Grand Est

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Nice and easy climb to warm up the legs. The traffic can be heavy at some moments.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:18:23
11 km/h	01:28:04
15 km/h	01:04:35
19 km/h	00:50:59

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Surceneux can be cycled from 4 sides. Col du Surceneux from Gérardmer is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Surceneux from Gérardmer via Les Fies, Col du Surceneux from Plainfaing & Col du Surceneux from Ban-sur-Meurthe-Clefcy.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Surceneux from Plainfaing. 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.

Col du Surceneux from Plainfaing is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Col du Surceneux from Plainfaing is 16.1 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Surceneux from Plainfaing is 1.8%.

Col du Surceneux from Plainfaing has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 5.2%.

The summit of Col du Surceneux from Plainfaing is at 810 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:18:23 to climb Col du Surceneux from Plainfaing. At 11 km/h the time is 01:28:04, and at 15 km/h 01:04:35. For the fastest cyclists, 00:50:59 is an achievable time.

Col du Surceneux from Plainfaing is located in the region Vosges in France.

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