Col du Grand Ballon from Wattwiller

Statistics

Difficulty points	829
Length	13 mi
Average gradient	5.4%
Steepest segment	9.1%
Total ascent	3701 ft

Difficulty points

829

Length

13 mi

Average gradient

5.4%

Steepest segment

9.1%

Total ascent

3701 ft

Short recap

17 hairpin turns

#2 toughest climb of Grand Est

#2 most elevation gain of Grand Est

#5 longest climb of Grand Est

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Climbing times

5 mph	02:36:46
7 mph	01:50:59
9 mph	01:26:29
12 mph	01:04:59

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Grand Ballon can be cycled from 8 sides. Col du Grand Ballon from Cernay is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Grand Ballon from Moosch, Col du Grand Ballon from Willer-sur-Thur, Col du Grand Ballon from Soultz, Col du Grand Ballon from Kruth, Col du Grand Ballon from Buhl, Col du Grand Ballon from Saint-Amarin & Col du Grand Ballon from Wattwiller.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Grand Ballon from Wattwiller. 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 Grand Ballon from Wattwiller is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Col du Grand Ballon from Wattwiller is 13 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Grand Ballon from Wattwiller is 5.4%.

Col du Grand Ballon from Wattwiller has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.1%.

The summit of Col du Grand Ballon from Wattwiller is at 4400 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:36:46 to climb Col du Grand Ballon from Wattwiller. At 7 mph the time is 01:50:59, and at 9 mph 01:26:29. For the fastest cyclists, 01:04:59 is an achievable time.

Col du Grand Ballon from Wattwiller is located in the region Upper Rhine in France.

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