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Col du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach

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In some places the road surface of this climb is bad, but it can be ridden with a road bike.
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Col du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach
Col du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach
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Elevation profile Col du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach
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Difficulty points 342
Length 9.3 mi
Average gradient 4.1%
Steepest segment 9.8%
Total ascent 2008 ft

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6 hairpin turns
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#84 toughest climb of Grand Est
#42 most elevation gain of Grand Est
#22 longest climb of Grand Est
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Col du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach is a climb in the region Vosges. It is 9.3 mi long and bridges 2008 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 342. The top of the ascent is located at 3760 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Route de Gérardmer, Xéfosse, Route Forestière du Rudlin & Route des Crêtes

3.0 by marijnS
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Coming from Le Valtin, did this climb. Immediately a steep wall, but then climbing at fairly constant percentages through a quiet forest. Tip: don't use this road to descend.... read more

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Col du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach
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Coming from Le Valtin, did this climb. Immediately a steep wall, but then climbing at fairly constant percentages through a quiet forest. Tip: don't use this road to descend.

Komend vanuit Le Valtin deze klim gedaan. Direct een steile muur, maar daarna aan vrij constante percentages door een rustig bos klimmen. Tip: gebruik deze weg niet om af te dalen.

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At first a false flat ascent. But as you turn left onto the small road, the real climb begins. Climb over bad road surface through the forest until you reach the bigger road. Here you will think you are there, however, this is disappointing. Highly recommended: at the top, turn right onto Route des Crêtes.

Op het begin vals plat stijgen. Maar als je links het kleine weggetje opdraait begint de echte klim. Over slecht wegdek door het bos klimmen tot je bij de grotere weg komt. Hier zul je denken dat je er bent, echter valt dit tegen. Aanrader: Ga op de top naar rechts Route des Crêtes op.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:51:42
7 mph 01:19:05
9 mph 01:01:38
12 mph 00:46:18

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach can be cycled from 3 sides. Col du Calvaire from Hachimette via Col de Louchpach is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Calvaire from Orbey & Col du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach. 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 Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach 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 du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach is 9.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach is 4.1%.

Col du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.8%.

The summit of Col du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach is at 3760 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:51:42 to climb Col du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach. At 7 mph the time is 01:19:05, and at 9 mph 01:01:38. For the fastest cyclists, 00:46:18 is an achievable time.

Col du Calvaire from Planfaing via Col du Louchpach is located in the region Vosges in France.

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