Col du Donon from Schirmeck

Route overview

This route suits riders seeking a short climb with moderate elevation gain of 411 m over 9.8 km.

9.8 km climb to Col du Donon from Schirmeck in France with 411 m elevation gain.

This route starts in Schirmeck at 312 m and heads on a mainly paved surface (99%) to the Col du Donon at 724 m. The climb proper begins at 1.1 km and continues for 8.7 km, gaining 400 m at an average gradient of 4.6%, with a maximum of 9.6%. The profile includes 87% climbing, 1% descending, and 12% flat sections, with 3.4 km above 5% gradient and the steepest 500 m section at 22.2% near the start. Most of the 9.8 km route follows the main road D 392 for 6.8 km, which has no cycle lanes. The remainder runs on quiet streets and minor roads. There is a café named Chez Jérôme 0.2 km from the start and a supermarket and petrol station Intermarché 0.9 km from the start. After 5.2 km there is a spring for water. The longest stretch without café, shop, or water is 4.5 km between 5.2 and 9.7 km. At the top, near 9.7 km, there are restaurants including Le Velleda.

Highlights

• Climb to Col du Donon at 724 m
• Starts in Schirmeck at 312 m
• Steepest 500 m section at 22.2% gradient
• Route primarily on main road D 392

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

42 min

Best months

May to Sep — daily highs of 18–25 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 6.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane
• 4.5 km without café, shop or water from km 5.2 to 9.7

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.