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Planche des Belles Filles from Plancher-les-Mines

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10 reviews | Elevation profile | 18 photos
This climb contains both pieces of bad road surface and gravel sections, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Difficulty points 572
Length 9.4 km
Average gradient 7%
Steepest 100 metres 17.8%
Total ascent 655 m

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Hidden gem
5 hairpin turns
Gravel
Bad road
#4 toughest climb of Burgundy-Franche-Comté
#11 most elevation gain of Burgundy-Franche-Comté
#65 longest climb of Burgundy-Franche-Comté
#15 average steepest climb of Haute-Saône
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Planche des Belles Filles from Plancher-les-Mines is a climb in the region Haute-Saône. It is 9.4 km long and bridges 655 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 572. The top of the ascent is located at 1146 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 10 reviews of this climb and uploaded 18 photos.

Road names: Pré Jeanette, Rue des Jonquilles & D16E

1.0 by mtxvelo
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
For info this climb is not the official climb, I think most of the commentators of this climb have confused it with the alternative 'Super planche des belles filles' which starts north of Plancher Les Mines. This one is a gravelled access that joins the official climb at the end. I believe it is used to evacuate the following cars during the races. Otherwise the climb is more regular and easier than the real one, to be done on gravel, but without much interest.... read more

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Reviews (10)

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sjoerd1988
1 y 4.0
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The climb is particularly famous for its status in the Tour de France for the last 15 years. It is a wide road, which becomes very steep especially after one kilometre. Then it looks just like a wall. In terms of views, you don't have to expect much. The climb to la Planche is shrouded in trees. Only at the top, on the Superplanche, there are more views. But then you are mostly concerned with yourself, as you climb over very steep percentages to the finish.

De klim is vooral fameus vanwege zijn status in de Tour de France, de laatste 15 jaar. Het is een brede weg, die met name na één kilometer erg steil wordt. Dan lijkt het net een muur. Qua vergezichten hoef je niet veel te verwachten. De klim naar la Planche is omhuld met bomen. Pas bovenin, op de Superplanche, komt er meer uitzicht. Maar dan ben je vooral met jezelf bezig, want dan stijg je over zeer steile percentages naar de finish.

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mtxvelo
3 y 1.0
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For info this climb is not the official climb, I think most of the commentators of this climb have confused it with the alternative 'Super planche des belles filles' which starts north of Plancher Les Mines.
This one is a gravelled access that joins the official climb at the end.
I believe it is used to evacuate the following cars during the races.
Otherwise the climb is more regular and easier than the real one, to be done on gravel, but without much interest.

Pour info cette montée là n'est pas la montée officielle, je pense que la plupart des commentateurs de cette montée ont confondu avec l’alternative 'Super planche des belles filles' qui commence au nord de Plancher Les Mines.
Celle ci est un accès gravillonné qui rejoint la montée officielle sur la fin.
Je crois qu'elle est utilisée pour évacuer les voitures suiveuses lors des courses.
sinon la montée est plus régulière et plus facile que la vrai, à faire en gravel, mais sans grand intérêt.

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Cromagnon
3 y 5.0
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I loved this climb! It scared me. I had prepared myself for the worst about this legendary finish. In fact, if you grit your teeth and hold on to the handlebars, it is a good climb. You know that the effort will be short. You visualise it so you go to the end without too much difficulty.
I had read a lot of negative comments about the extension and creation of the Superboard. Personally, I think it is an excellent idea since the mountain continues and the view is rather interesting.
Yes, to be done! Of course!

J’ai adoré cette ascension ! Elle me faisait peur. Je m’étais préparé au pire concernant cette fin légendaire. En fait, en serrant les dents et le guidon, ça se monte bien. On sait que l'effort sera court. On le visualise alors on va au bout sans trop de difficultés.
J’avais lu pas mal de commentaires négatifs sur le prolongement et la création de la Super Planche. Personnellement, je trouve que c’est une idée excellente puisque la montagne se poursuit et que la vue est plutôt intéressante.
Oui, à faire ! Évidemment !

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Keet
3 y 5.0
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You cycle quietly through the valley, quiet because it is a baking oven, it goes up and down and you wonder what is coming next. And then boom, you see a road on your right shooting up steeply as far as you can see. F#ck no, does this really have to be? Once you start, it is immediately a distraction to read what is written on the road. Partly due to its Tour fame, it has become a mythical climb. Heavy, steep but oh so beautiful! Once at the car park, you think, ha, I did it! But then the real misery begins, after the ski pass ticket office, you have to go up a wall on your right, 20% BAM!
I was right in the middle of the men and women's Tour, the crowd control barriers and various advertisements were still there, which made it something special.
It became really fun when the gravel strip started, am I going to make it? Much has been said about this extension but I thought it went fine...until it became asphalt again. Oef 24%, no more speed, raking, scratching, hell but yes, I made it. Cool!

Je fiets rustig door het dal, rustig omdat het een bakoven is, het gaat op en neer en je vraagt je af wat er gaat komen. En dan boem, zie je rechts een weg steil omhoog schieten zover je kunt kijken. F#ck nee, moet dit echt? Eenmaal begonnen is het gelijk een afleiding om te lezen wat er allemaal op de weg staat geschreven. Mede door de Tour-bekendheid is het een mythische klim geworden. Zwaar, steil maar oh zo mooi! Eenmaal op de parkeerplaats denk je, ha dat heb ik mooi geflikt! Maar dan begint de ellende pas echt, na de skipas-kassa moet je rechts tegen een muur op waar je U tegen zegt, 20% BAM!
Ik was er precies tussen de mannen en vrouwen Tour, de dranghekken en diverse reclame stonden er nog wat het toch iets bijzonders maakte.
Het werd pas echt leuk toen de gravelstrook begon, ga ik dit halen? Er is veel over deze verlenging gezegd maar ik vond het prima gaan…totdat het weer asfalt werd. Oef 24%, geen snelheid meer, harken, krabben, een hel maar yes, I made it. Gaaf!!

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KarelOverbeeke
3 y 3.0
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A mythical climb they say. Personally, I think there are much nicer climbs. It is very irregular and not very long. The last Super piece is the hardest, the other steep parts are not that long so with power you can get there.
I cycled up it when it was very dry and it was more of a loose sandy track than gravel.

Een mythische klim zeggen ze. persoonlijk vind ik dat er veel leukere beklimmingen zijn. Zij is erg onregelmatig en niet al te lang. Het laatste Super stuk is het lastigst, de andere steile stukken zijn niet zo lang dus met power kom je er wel.
Ik heb hem toen het erg droog was omhoog gefietst en het was meer een rul zandpad dan gravel.
Hij is afgestreept van het lijstje maar dat is het dan ook.

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alain_blondlet
4 y 5.0
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short but very steep at the beginning. Not very long fortunately!

Very pleasant forest course!

court mais très pentu sur le début. Pas très long heureusement !

Parcours en forêt très agréable !

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Cedo
4 y 3.0 01:15:00 (7.5 km/h)
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Mythical climb since the Tour de France not very pleasant always in grip with percentages exceed the 10% of average but remains to do at least 1 time

Montée mythique depuis le tour de France pas très agréable toujours en prise avec des pourcentages dépassent les 10% de moyenne mais reste à fait au moins 1 fois

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Dobbe
4 y 5.0 00:32:18 (17.4 km/h)
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Did it for the second time 4 years later than the first time and it really is terribly steep. Km 1 is an average of 13% and then it doesn't dip below 9 for a single km outside the last 2 km.

Heb hem voor de tweede keer gedaan 4 jaar later dan de eerste keer en hij is echt verschrikkelijk steil. Km 1 is een gemiddelde van 13% en dan duikt het geen enkele km onder de 9 buiten de laatste 2 km.

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Dobbe
4 y 4.0 01:30:00 (6.2 km/h)
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I did this climb 5 years ago when I was 9 years old. I did not see a lot of the views because I was working very hard. It is actually not very heavy but then I was still a bit too young

Heb deze beklimming 5 jaar Geleen gedaan toen ik 9 jaar was ik heb niet heel veel van de uitzichten gezien want was vooral heel hard aan het afzien. Het is eigenlijk niet heel zwaar mar toen was ik nog een beetje te jong

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Robbe_Buls
4 y 4.0
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A big name in cycling circles. And what does a cyclist do when he/she sees such a big name on the map? Climb it! But when Froome climbs here, it seems so much easier than what you experience yourself. As steep as an Ardennes climb, but twice as long. The signs along the road indicate how far you still have to go. It is a lot of suffering. But if you like it, an absolute must!

Een grote naam in wielermiddens. En wat doet een wielrenner als hij/zij zo'n grote naam op de kaart ziet staan? Hem beklimmen! Maar als Froome hier klimt, lijkt dat zo veel makkelijker dan wat je zelf meemaakt. Zo steil als een Ardennenklim, maar wel dubbel zo lang. De bordjes langs de kant van de weg geven wel aan hoe ver je nog moet. Afzien bij de beesten. Maar als je dat graag doet, een absolute must!

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:20:16
11 km/h 00:51:05
15 km/h 00:37:27
19 km/h 00:29:34

Road surface condition

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Traffic

79% 14% 7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Planche des Belles Filles can be cycled from 2 sides. Super Planche des Belles Filles is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Planche des Belles Filles from Plancher-les-Mines.

Planche des Belles Filles from Plancher-les-Mines 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!

Planche des Belles Filles from Plancher-les-Mines 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!

Planche des Belles Filles from Plancher-les-Mines is 9.4 km long.

The average gradient of Planche des Belles Filles from Plancher-les-Mines is 7%.

Planche des Belles Filles from Plancher-les-Mines has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.8%.

The summit of Planche des Belles Filles from Plancher-les-Mines is at 1146 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:20:16 to climb Planche des Belles Filles from Plancher-les-Mines. At 11 km/h the time is 00:51:05, and at 15 km/h 00:37:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:29:34 is an achievable time.

Planche des Belles Filles from Plancher-les-Mines is located in the region Haute-Saône in France.

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