14.4
PDI
4.4 mi
DISTANCE
1,981 ft
GAINED
8.6 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
Page Contributor(s): Ard Oostra, Montreux, Switzerland
INTRO
This is the climb that in 2020 catapulted Tadej Pogacar to fame.
The hilltop finish here at the end of the penultimate stage of the 2020 Tour actually came in an individual time trial. Riders were actually allowed to switch from their TT bikes to their road bikes for the 6 km climb (see slideshow). That 20th Stage proved to be the most exciting of the 2020 Tour, when the second-place Tadej Pogačar took the yellow jersey from his fellow countryman Primož Roglič with a scorching fast time trial - the fastest of the day by nearly 90 seconds.
This year it will be in Stage 7 of the 2022 Tour de France
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
We've partnered with Sherpa-Map.com to bring you the best route planning tool. With a PRO Membership you can use this climb as a reference when creating your route. This climb averages 8.7%. The steepest quarter mile of this climb is 14.7% and steepest continuous mile is 10.1%. 1.8 miles of the climb is at or above 10% grade. The gradient on this climb is broken down as follows: 0.1 miles (2.7%) of descent; 0.6 miles (13%) at 0-5% grade; 1.9 miles (44.3%) at 5-10% grade; 1.5 miles (35.4%) at 10-15% grade; 0.2 miles (4.6%) at 15-20% grade;
See more details and tools regarding this climb's grade via our interactive Profile Tool.
Roadway:
The roadway is kept in excellent condition for the Tour de France.
Traffic:
Usually light in the summers, the road provides gives access to a ski resort.
Parking:
Park in the nearby town of Plancher-les-Mines, or at the top of the hill's ski resort.
There's a restaurant at the top of the climb called Le resto de la Planche des Belles-Filles.
As usual in this region of France, there are great options to eat in the local town of Plancher-les-Mines:
Before heading out on any cycling adventure check out our Things to Bring on a Cycling Trip and use our interactive check list to ensure you don't forget anything.
Far less known than the Alps or the Pyrenees, there is still world-class bike climbing in the French Vosges. A favorite place to stay is La Bresse, which gives central access to all the climbs and hikes you could want to do, and cafes and fresh pastries on every corner.
The region is also rich in history and culture with medieval villages, hilltop fortresses, and great local wine.
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