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Cycling in Plancher-les-Mines
Plancher-les-Mines offers a challenging 8km climb on varied surfaces to La Planche des Belles Filles, with steep gradients and a high point at 1142m.
Riding in Plancher-les-Mines in numbers
- 1
- 8 km
- 8 km
- 650 m
- Surface
- 88% paved · 12% gravel or unpaved
- 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
The ride in Plancher-les-Mines
Notable climbs
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.
- 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.
