Cat 2

Lac du Ballon from Buhl

Alsace, france

Lac du Ballon from Buhl covers 14.3km and 644m of climbing, reaching 999m at the summit. The average gradient of 4.5% disguises ramps of 10.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Alsace, France.

  • Longer than 97% of climbs in France.
  • More vertical gain than 95% of climbs in France.
  • A false flat around km 3 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Lac du Ballon from Buhl

Alsace, france

14.3km 644m 4.5%
2

Distance

14.3km

Avg Gradient

4.5%

Max Gradient

10.4%

Elevation Gain

644m

Summit

999m

Wall Rating

4.3

What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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