Ballon d'Alsace (Malvaux) Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

10.3
PDI
7.3 mi
DISTANCE
2,005 ft
GAINED
5.2 %
AVG. GRADE

FULL CLIMB STATS

Page Contributor(s): Ard Oostra, Montreux, Switzerland

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This 7.3 mile bike climb is located in Bourgogne Franche-Comté, France. The average gradient is 5.2% and there is a total elevation gain of 2,005 ft, finishing at 3,839 ft.

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CLIMB SUMMARY

Cycling Ballon d’Alsace

Ride 11.8 kilometers gaining 611 meters at 5.2% average grade.

One of the most historic bike climbs in the world - Ballon d’Alsace was the first official mountain climb in the TdF, appearing on Stage 2, July 11, 1905.

he Ballon d'Alsace is a mountain located in the Vosges Mountains, in the region of Alsace. It stands at an elevation of 1,247 meters (4,091 feet) and is a very scenic bike climb.

Climb begins in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle

Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle is a commune located in the Vosges department in the Grand Est region of France. It is situated in the northeastern part of the country, near the border with Switzerland.

Ballon d’Alsace has been included in the Tour de France 28 times since 1905 as of 2023.

Having been included in the TdF and made famous by it, there are markers at every kilometer of this ascent.