Col de Martimpré from Arnould via Col du Plafond

Statistics

Difficulty points	231
Length	6.9 mi
Average gradient	3.5%
Steepest segment	11.9%
Total ascent	1270 ft

Difficulty points

231

Length

6.9 mi

Average gradient

3.5%

Steepest segment

11.9%

Total ascent

1270 ft

Short recap

9 hairpin turns

#80 toughest climb of Vosges

#35 most elevation gain of Vosges

#58 longest climb of Grand Est

Photos (12)

Col de Martimpré from Arnould via Col du Plafond

Reviews (1)

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Very uneven climb. Some parts are on a very busy road which isn't nice.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:23:23
7 mph	00:59:02
9 mph	00:46:00
12 mph	00:34:34

Road surface condition

33% 67% 0%

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Traffic

20% 20% 60%

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Col de Martimpré from Arnould via Col du Plafond. 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 de Martimpré from Arnould via Col du Plafond is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Col de Martimpré from Arnould via Col du Plafond is not a problem.

Col de Martimpré from Arnould via Col du Plafond is 6.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Martimpré from Arnould via Col du Plafond is 3.5%.

Col de Martimpré from Arnould via Col du Plafond has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.9%.

The summit of Col de Martimpré from Arnould via Col du Plafond is at 2625 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:23:23 to climb Col de Martimpré from Arnould via Col du Plafond. At 7 mph the time is 00:59:02, and at 9 mph 00:46:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:34:34 is an achievable time.

Col de Martimpré from Arnould via Col du Plafond is located in the region Vosges in France.

Col de Martimpré from Arnould via Col du Plafond

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Reviews (1)

Climbing times

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

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