Col de Morbieux

Vosges, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de Morbieux

from Saulxures-sur-Moselotte

CAT 2

Distance

5.4km

Elevation

340m

Avg %

6.3%

Max %

11.1%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Morbieux

from Ramonchamp

CAT 3

Distance

5.5km

Elevation

333m

Avg %

6.1%

Max %

11.9%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Morbieux is a Category 2 ascent in the Vosges, France, topping out at 791 m. The Saulxures-sur-Moselotte approach is the hardest — 5.4 km at 6.3%, 340 m gained, maxing at 11.1%. The steepest kilometre averages 10.4%, around km 4.5. It can also be climbed from Ramonchamp (5.5 km at 6.1%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.1. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.