Col des Bagenelles

Vosges, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col des Bagenelles

from Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

CAT 2

Distance

11.3km

Elevation

524m

Avg %

4.6%

Max %

12.3%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col des Bagenelles

from Le Bonhomme

CAT 3

Distance

4.4km

Elevation

215m

Avg %

4.9%

Max %

10.6%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col des Bagenelles is a Category 2 cycling climb in the Vosges, France, cresting at 905 m. Its hardest ascent, from Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, covers 11.3 km at 4.6% average, gaining 524 m, with ramps up to 12.3%. The steepest kilometre averages 8.9%, around km 8. It can also be climbed from Le Bonhomme (4.4 km at 4.9%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.4. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.