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Côte du Costet

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Difficulty points 256
Length 1 mi
Average gradient 11.7%
Steepest segment 19.8%
Total ascent 640 ft

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#57 toughest climb of Vosges
#28 average steepest climb of Grand Est
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Côte du Costet is a climb in the region Vosges. It is 1 mi long and bridges 640 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 11.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 256. The top of the ascent is located at 2848 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: C 26 & Chemin de la Tête du Costet

1.0 by Joeri_Laureys
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
This is not a hidden gem. Climb through first sad residential area. Then poor road surface. But yes, the climb is steep, very steep. But pfffft, well yes, it is a climb. But should you do it and record it on climbfinder?... read more

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

This is not a hidden gem. Climb through first sad residential area. Then poor road surface.
But yes, the climb is steep, very steep. But pfffft, well yes, it is a climb. But should you do it and record it on climbfinder?

Dit is geen verborgen juweeltje. Klim door eerst triestige woonwijk. Dan slecht wegdek.
Maar ja, de klim is steil, zeer steil. Maar pfffft, wel ja, het is een klim. Maar moet je die doen en opnemen op climbfinder?

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Very steep climb with peaks above 20％. The road surface is not very bad.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:12:32
7 mph 00:08:52
9 mph 00:06:55
12 mph 00:05:11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Côte du Costet can be cycled from 2 sides. Côte de La Mauselaine from Gérardmer is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Côte du Costet.

Côte du Costet 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!

Côte du Costet 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, Côte du Costet is not a problem.

Côte du Costet is 1 mi long.

The average gradient of Côte du Costet is 11.7%.

Côte du Costet has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.8%.

The summit of Côte du Costet is at 2848 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:12:32 to climb Côte du Costet. At 7 mph the time is 00:08:52, and at 9 mph 00:06:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:11 is an achievable time.

Côte du Costet is located in the region Vosges in France.

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