Mérelles from Lapoutroie via Monge

Statistics

Difficulty points	390
Length	4.8 km
Average gradient	8.7%
Steepest 100 metres	14.1%
Total ascent	421 m

Difficulty points

390

Length

4.8 km

Average gradient

8.7%

Steepest 100 metres

14.1%

Total ascent

421 m

Short recap

8 hairpin turns

#56 toughest climb of Grand Est

#62 most elevation gain of Upper Rhine

#87 longest climb of Upper Rhine

#61 average steepest climb of Vosges

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Steep climb. The average gradient hides a lot of steep parts.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:41:14
11 km/h	00:26:14
15 km/h	00:19:14
19 km/h	00:15:11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mérelles can be cycled from 2 sides. Mérelles from Lapoutroie via Barischireu is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mérelles from Lapoutroie via Monge.

Mérelles from Lapoutroie via Monge is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Mérelles from Lapoutroie via Monge 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!

Mérelles from Lapoutroie via Monge is 4.8 km long.

The average gradient of Mérelles from Lapoutroie via Monge is 8.7%.

Mérelles from Lapoutroie via Monge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.1%.

The summit of Mérelles from Lapoutroie via Monge is at 843 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:41:14 to climb Mérelles from Lapoutroie via Monge. At 11 km/h the time is 00:26:14, and at 15 km/h 00:19:14. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:11 is an achievable time.

Mérelles from Lapoutroie via Monge is located in the region Upper Rhine in France.

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