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Col de la Vierge from La Bresse

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4 reviews | Elevation profile | 13 photos
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Elevation profile Col de la Vierge from La Bresse

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Difficulty points 374
Length 4.3 mi
Average gradient 6.5%
Steepest segment 11.8%
Total ascent 1457 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
6 hairpin turns
#64 toughest climb of Grand Est
#94 most elevation gain of Grand Est
#54 longest climb of Vosges
#85 average steepest climb of Vosges
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Col de la Vierge from La Bresse is a climb in the region Vosges. It is 4.3 mi long and bridges 1457 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 374. The top of the ascent is located at 3494 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 13 photos.

Road names: Route des Bouchaux & Route de la Veille Montagne

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The climb to Lac des Corbeaux is popular with people spending the day at the lake. This causes quite some traffic to the parking lot at the climb. From the parking lot you turn left and continue upwards after which the road becomes much quieter. However, motorists and motorcyclists also take this road as a connection to the Grand Ventron or Col du Bramont. The road surface up to Lac des Corbeaux is fine. After the parking lot, the state of the road is much less, but adds to the charm of the cli... read more

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Reviews (4)

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SeppeL
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nice two-stage climb. In the beginning, the track is ok. After passing the lake, the track gets worse and worse. Fortunately at the summit and on the descent towards col de Bramont, the tarmac is nice again.

mooie tweetraps beklimming. In het begin is de baan ok. Na het passeren van het meer wordt de baan steeds slechter en slechter. Gelukkig op de top en in de afdaling richting col de Bramont is het asfalt terug mooi.

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ktoledo
3 y 3.0
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Nice climb with in the beginning nice view on La Bresse. After the lake, the road is of lesser quality but doable up to Col de Bramont. Also with rainy weather. Most of the climb and descent in the forest.

Mooie klim met in het begin mooi zicht op La Bresse. Na het meer is de weg van mindere kwaliteit maar prima te doen tot en met col de Bramont. Ook met regenachtig weer. Grootste deel van klim en afdaling in het bos.

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Himmelsbla
3 y 3.0
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There is another alternative, namely the climb to the Lacs des Corbeaux from the north as a prelude to this climb. Steeper preface, but a bit shorter. After that first stop with the car park at the lakes, the asphalt gets pretty bad. The higher you go, the more it flattens out. You can pick up the pace again, although the climb remains very uneven. The top is not much of a climb, so ride on.

Er is nog een ander alternatief, namelijk de klim naar de Lacs des Corbeaux vanuit het noorden als voorgeborgte van deze klim. Steiler voorafje, wel iets korter. Na die eerste halte met de parkeerplaats bij de meren wordt het asfalt wel behoorlijk slechter. Hoe hoger je komt, hoe meer het afvlakt. Je kunt weer tempo maken, al blijft de klim erg onregelmatig. De top is niet zo veel soeps, gauw doorrijden daar.

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ErikBusstra
5 y 3.0
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The climb to Lac des Corbeaux is popular with people spending the day at the lake. This causes quite some traffic to the parking lot at the climb. From the parking lot you turn left and continue upwards after which the road becomes much quieter. However, motorists and motorcyclists also take this road as a connection to the Grand Ventron or Col du Bramont.
The road surface up to Lac des Corbeaux is fine. After the parking lot, the state of the road is much less, but adds to the charm of the climb. You end up on a beautiful road through a rough forest.

For those who do not want to drive to Lac des Corbeaux, it is a must to turn off a few hundred meters before the parking lot towards Col du Brabant. This road offers several panoramic views over La Bresse.

De klim naar Lac des Corbeaux is populair bij mensen die de dag bij het meer doorbrengen. Dit zorgt voor redelijk veel verkeer naar de parkeerplaats bij de klim. Vanaf de parkeerplaats draai je linksaf verder omhoog waarna de weg een stuk rustiger wordt. Welliswaar nemen ook automobilisten en motorrijders deze weg als verbinding naar de Grand Ventron of Col du Bramont.
Het wegdek tot Lac des Corbeaux is prima in orde. Na de parkeerplaats is de staat van het wegdek veel minder, maar draagt bij aan de charme van de beklimming. Je komt terecht op een prachtige weg door een ruig bos.

Voor wie niet naar Lac des Corbeaux wil rijden, is het een aanrader om een paar honderd meter voor de parkeerplaats af te slaan richting Col du Brabant. Deze weg biedt meerdere panoramische uitzichten over La Bresse.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:51:18
7 mph 00:36:19
9 mph 00:28:18
12 mph 00:21:15

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Vierge from La Bresse 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!

Col de la Vierge from La Bresse 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!

Col de la Vierge from La Bresse is 4.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Vierge from La Bresse is 6.5%.

Col de la Vierge from La Bresse has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Col de la Vierge from La Bresse is at 3494 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:51:18 to climb Col de la Vierge from La Bresse. At 7 mph the time is 00:36:19, and at 9 mph 00:28:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:15 is an achievable time.

Col de la Vierge from La Bresse is located in the region Vosges in France.

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