Cat 2

Col du Grand Ballon from Kruth

Alsace, france

Col du Grand Ballon from Kruth covers 24.7km and 877m of climbing, reaching 1,341m at the summit. The average gradient of 3.6% disguises ramps of 8.9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Alsace, France.

  • The 2nd climb in Alsace by distance.
  • The 2nd climb in Alsace by summit elevation.
  • Harder than 95% of climbs in France.
  • A false flat around km 16 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Col du Grand Ballon from Kruth

Alsace, france

24.7km 877m 3.6%
2

Distance

24.7km

Avg Gradient

3.6%

Max Gradient

8.9%

Elevation Gain

877m

Summit

1,341m

Wall Rating

4.9

What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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