Col du Firstplan

Vosges, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col du Firstplan

from Wihr-au-Val

CAT 2

Distance

7.1km

Elevation

407m

Avg %

5.7%

Max %

12.4%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col du Firstplan

from Soultzmatt

CAT 2

Distance

10.2km

Elevation

479m

Avg %

4.7%

Max %

12.3%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Rising to 722 m in the Vosges, France, Col du Firstplan is a Category 2 cycling climb. From Wihr-au-Val, the toughest side climbs 7.1 km at 5.7% average — 407 m of ascent, pitching to 12.4% at its steepest. The steepest kilometre averages 10.2%, around km 3.9. It can also be climbed from Soultzmatt (10.2 km at 4.7%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.3. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.