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Monument du Poteau

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Elevation profile Monument du Poteau

Statistics

Difficulty points 278
Length 1.7 mi
Average gradient 9.7%
Steepest segment 14.2%
Total ascent 856 ft

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3 hairpin turns
#44 toughest climb of Vosges
#100 most elevation gain of Vosges
#71 average steepest climb of Grand Est
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Monument du Poteau is a climb in the region Vosges. It is 1.7 mi long and bridges 856 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 278. The top of the ascent is located at 2434 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Rue de la Colline

4.0 by TimCyclist
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Worth a big diversions if you want to take a good run. Spicy this one, but fun to do. Part of the fondo in May 2024. This climb was not (!) in the route book, so for many it came as a surprise during the ride. An unpleasant surprise that is!... read more

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TimCyclist
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2 y 4.0
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Worth a big diversions if you want to take a good run. Spicy this one, but fun to do. Part of the fondo in May 2024. This climb was not (!) in the route book, so for many it came as a surprise during the ride. An unpleasant surprise that is!

Een flinke omweg waard als je eens goed wil afzien. Pittig deze, maar wel leuk om te doen. Onderdeel van de fondo in mei 2024. Deze klim stond niet (!) in het routeboek, dus voor velen kwam hij tijdens de tocht als verrassing. Een onaangename verrassing wel te verstaan!

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mtxvelo
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3 y 4.0
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What a climb!
The regular impression of having a wall in front of you, fortunately several passages (very short though) allow you to release the pressure.
Once at the top, the road to Servance is magnificent and rewards the effort.

Quelle montée !
L’impression régulière d’avoir un mur devant soi, heureusement plusieurs passages (très courts cependant) permette de relâcher la pression.
Une fois au sommet la route vers Servance est magnifique et récompense l’effort.

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daanvink
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3 y 3.0
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If you are in Thillot, do this climb and drive further into the lake area. Beautiful views. Quiet roads.

Als je in Thillot bent deze klim doen en verder rijden het merengebied in. Mooie uitzichten. Stille weggetjes.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:20:09
7 mph 00:14:16
9 mph 00:11:07
12 mph 00:08:21

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Frequently Asked Questions

Monument du Poteau 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!

Monument du Poteau 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, Monument du Poteau is not a problem.

Monument du Poteau is 1.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Monument du Poteau is 9.7%.

Monument du Poteau has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.2%.

The summit of Monument du Poteau is at 2434 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:20:09 to climb Monument du Poteau. At 7 mph the time is 00:14:16, and at 9 mph 00:11:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:21 is an achievable time.

Monument du Poteau is located in the region Vosges in France.

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