How hard is Col de Fouchy from Lièpvre?

Classified as Category 3, Col de Fouchy from Lièpvre is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

How long is Col de Fouchy from Lièpvre?

Col de Fouchy from Lièpvre is 6.9km long with 340m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 41 minutes.

Where does Col de Fouchy from Lièpvre start?

Col de Fouchy from Lièpvre starts on the D48 in Alsace, France. The starting coordinates are 48.2709°N, 7.2810°E.

What is the steepest section of Col de Fouchy from Lièpvre?

The steepest 100-metre section of Col de Fouchy from Lièpvre hits 11.8%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 4.9%.

When is the best time to ride Col de Fouchy from Lièpvre?

Col de Fouchy from Lièpvre is best ridden around August, when temperatures sit around 20°C.

Cat 3 D48

Col de Fouchy from Lièpvre

Alsace, france

The D48 rises 6.9km through gentle countryside, gaining 340m to 607m. The average gradient of 4.9% disguises ramps of 11.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 3 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Alsace, France.

Longer than 87% of climbs in France.
More vertical gain than 85% of climbs in France.
A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Col de Fouchy from Lièpvre

Alsace, france

6.9km 340m 4.9%

Distance

6.9km

Avg Gradient

4.9%

Max Gradient

11.8%

Elevation Gain

340m

Summit

607m

Wall Rating

3.7

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Autumn

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Temperature

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What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

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