Cat 1

Col du Grand Ballon from Buhl

Alsace, france

Col du Grand Ballon from Buhl covers 25.3km and 1,020m of climbing, reaching 1,341m at the summit. The average gradient of 4% disguises ramps of 8.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 9 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Alsace, France.

  • The 1st climb in Alsace by distance.
  • The 2nd climb in Alsace by summit elevation.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
  • A false flat around km 13 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Col du Grand Ballon from Buhl

Alsace, france

25.3km 1020m 4%
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Distance

25.3km

Avg Gradient

4%

Max Gradient

8.7%

Elevation Gain

1020m

Summit

1,341m

Wall Rating

5.3

What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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