Cycling in Plancher-les-Mines
1 cycling route from Plancher-les-Mines, France, 8 km, 8 km mapped in all, with up to 650 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (81 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 1,142 m on La Planche des Belles Filles from Plancher-les-Mines. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 8 km
- Biggest day
- 650 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- High point
- 1,142 m on La Planche des Belles Filles from Plancher-les-Mines.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to Plancher-les-Mines
Cyclists ride from Plancher-les-Mines primarily to tackle the climb to La Planche des Belles Filles. This 8km route ascends 650m, featuring a major climb beginning at 1.3km that rises 629m over 6.7km with an average gradient of 9.4% and sections up to 19.7%. The summit reaches 1142m in height. The route has no intermediate places listed and no railway stations nearby, which means cyclists should plan for the 6.7km longest stretch without services.
The climb is partly paved (88%) with a 12% share of gravel or unpaved surfaces. There are no main road sections lacking cycle lanes, and the route is point-to-point, starting from Plancher-les-Mines to the summit of La Planche des Belles Filles. This route provides a significant elevation challenge for riders heading to this part of France.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is mountainous, with one main climb starting at 1.3km rising steadily for 6.7km. Typical gradients average 9.4%, reaching a maximum of 19.7%. The highest point of the route is 1142m. The surfaces are mostly paved with a small portion of gravel or unpaved sections.