Col Amic

Vosges, France

Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%

APPROACH ROUTES

Col Amic is a Category 2 ascent in the Vosges, France, topping out at 828 m. The Wuenheim approach is the hardest — 11.2 km at 4.7%, 531 m gained, maxing at 13.2%. The steepest kilometre averages 8.5%, around km 6.3. It can also be climbed from Willer-sur-Thur (9.0 km at 5.0%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.5. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.