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Route du Lac de Blanchemer

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6 reviews | Elevation profile | 6 photos
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Statistics

Difficulty points 385
Length 3.5 mi
Average gradient 7.4%
Steepest segment 15.6%
Total ascent 1355 ft

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Hidden gem
#57 toughest climb of Grand Est
#27 most elevation gain of Vosges
#86 longest climb of Vosges
#56 average steepest climb of Vosges
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Route du Lac de Blanchemer is a climb in the region Vosges. It is 3.5 mi long and bridges 1355 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 385. The top of the ascent is located at 4098 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road names: Route du Lac de Blanchemer & Chemin de Schmargult

4.0 by Jthom
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
The climb is really tough at first with gradients of 10 and 11% . It's best to be a seasoned climber (which isn't really my case) to tackle this route calmly. The surface is fairly average but good enough for speed uphill (given the gradients), but it's best to avoid this road for the descent. I have to admit that I didn't enjoy the scenery in the first part (I was too focused on my effort) but after the lake and a bend to the right, the slope calms down and the place is ma... read more

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Reviews (6)

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Jthom
2 y 4.0 00:36:00 (5.8 mph)
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The climb is really tough at first with gradients of 10 and 11% . It's best to be a seasoned climber (which isn't really my case) to tackle this route calmly. The surface is fairly average but good enough for speed uphill (given the gradients), but it's best to avoid this road for the descent.
I have to admit that I didn't enjoy the scenery in the first part (I was too focused on my effort) but after the lake and a bend to the right, the slope calms down and the place is magnificent. You pass under some climbing installations and then, after the junction with the road that leads to the Schmargult hostel, you arrive surprisingly quickly on the route des crêtes, which allows you to choose between going to the Honeck on the left or continuing on the right towards the Rainkopf in the direction of the Markstein.

La montée est vraiment difficile au début avec des pentes à 10 et 11% . Mieux vaut être un grimpeur aguerri (ce qui n'est pas vraiment mon cas) pour aborder cette route sereinement. Le revêtement est assez moyen mais suffisamment bon pour la vitesse en montée (au vu des pourcentages), par contre mieux vaut éviter cette route pour la descente.
J'avoue ne pas avoir profité du paysage dans la première partie (trop concentré sur mon effort) mais après le lac et un virage sur la droite, la pente se calme et l'endroit est magnifique. On passe sous des installations de remonte pente puis après l'embranchement de la route qui mène à l'auberge Schmargult on arrive étonnamment rapidement sur la route des crêtes qui vous permet de rejoindre au choix le Honeck sur la gauche ou de poursuivre sur la droite vers le Rainkopf en direction du Markstein.

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mtxvelo
3 y 5.0
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The beginning is really difficult, very regular. Then it gets quieter.
The Bramont / Blanchemer / Honeck sequence from Keith is worth the diversions and leaves its mark

Le début est vraiment difficile, très régulier. Ensuite ça devient plus tranquille.
L’enchaînement Bramont / Blanchemer / Honeck depuis Keith vaut le détour et laisse des traces

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Hans_Goemans
3 y 4.0 02:12:37 (1.6 mph)
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Starting from La Bresse, it is easy-peasy until you take the route to Lac du Blanchemer. The good thing is that you are away from most motor traffic, not so good are the 1st 3 kilometres a 11%. Take some time to look at the lake, it is really beautiful. And when you finally reach the Hohneck, you know that it has not been for nothing - what a view!

Startend vanuit La Bresse is het easy-peasy totdat je de route naar Lac du Blanchemer inslaat. Het fijne is dat je van het meeste motorverkeer af bent, niet fijn zijn de 1e 3 kilometer a 11%. Neem even de tijd om bij het meer te kijken, het ligt werkelijk prachtig. En als je dan eindelijk op de Hohneck staat weet je dat het niet voor niks is geweest, wat een uitzicht!

Route du Lac de Blanchemer
Route du Lac de Blanchemer
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KokolaniuM
4 y 2.0
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Percentage above 10%. Break legs. See you on the ridge. Personally I venture there once a year.

Pourcentage au dessus de 10%. Casse pattes. RDV sur la crête. Perso je m'y aventure une fois dans l'année.

Route du Lac de Blanchemer
Route du Lac de Blanchemer
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ErikBusstra
5 y 4.0
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Alternative way to ride to the Routes des Cretes. A quieter alternative to the busy Col de la Schlucht. Where the first 3km are harder than you would expect, the last part of the climb is very friendly. A quiet climb where the first part of the climb is also used by traffic on their way to a lake half way up the slope.

Alternatieve manier om naar de Routes des Cretes te rijden. Een rustiger alternatief voor de drukke Col de la Schlucht. Waar de eerste 3km zwaarder zijn dan je zou verwachten, is het laatste gedeelte van de klim erg vriendelijk. Een rustige klim waarbij het eerste deel van de klim ook gebruikt wordt door verkeer dat onderweg is naar een meer halverwege de helling.

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Jesse
5 y 4.0
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Heavy parts in the beginning: the first 3km the climb doesn't go below 12%. Then it levels off and you have nice views of the surrounding lakes and ski resorts. Recommended to cycle up the Routes des Cretes to Le Hohneck: touristy point, but beautiful 360 degree view to the Alps!

Zware stukken in het begin: de eerste 3km blijft maar oplopen en gaat de beklimming voor lange stukken niet onder de 12%. Daarna vlakt hij af en heb je mooi uitzicht op de omliggende meren en skigebieden. Aanrader om bij bovenkomst op de Routes des Cretes door te fietsen omhoog naar Le Hohneck: toeristisch punt, maar prachtig 360 graden uitzicht tot aan de Alpen!

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:41:50
7 mph 00:29:37
9 mph 00:23:04
12 mph 00:17:20

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Route du Lac de Blanchemer 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!

Route du Lac de Blanchemer 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!

Route du Lac de Blanchemer is 3.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Route du Lac de Blanchemer is 7.4%.

Route du Lac de Blanchemer has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.6%.

The summit of Route du Lac de Blanchemer is at 4098 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:41:50 to climb Route du Lac de Blanchemer. At 7 mph the time is 00:29:37, and at 9 mph 00:23:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:20 is an achievable time.

Route du Lac de Blanchemer is located in the region Vosges in France.

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