Col du Bonhomme from Plainfaing
Col du Bonhomme from Plainfaing: 4.1 km at 9.1% average and 377 m of climbing, up to 949 m.
- Distance
- 4.1 km
- Elevation gain
- 377 m
- Average gradient
- 9.1 %
- Start altitude
- 569 m
- Road
- Minor road
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Steepest 500 m
- 15.6 %
- Hardest 2 km
- 12.4 %
- Hardest kilometre
- km 4 · 13.7%
- Above 8%
- 2.4 km (58% of the climb)
- Difficulty index
- 3.4 Moderate
FIETS index: Δaltitude² / (10 × distance) + max(0, summit altitude − 1,000) / 1,000, lengths in metres. How this index works (article in French)
How long does it take?
| Level | Estimated time | Average speed |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 W/kg — 140 W | 37 min | 6.6 km/h |
| 3.0 W/kg — 210 W | 25 min | 9.8 km/h |
| 4.0 W/kg — 280 W | 19 min | 12.9 km/h |
Estimated for a 70 kg rider on a 9 kg bike, in still air, at a steady effort and without stopping. Wind, a stop at the fountain or a wheel to sit on move these figures by several minutes.
The route
Climb profile
- 10% and above
- 8 to 10%
- 6 to 8%
- 4 to 6%
- under 4%
Kilometre by kilometre
| Km | Gradient | Altitude at the top of the km |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 % | 633 m |
| 2 | 5.7 % | 690 m |
| 3 | 11.0 % | 799 m |
| 4 | 13.7 % | 936 m |
| 5 (partial) | 7.5 % | 947 m |
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The other climbs of this col
- From Lapoutroie 13.3 km · 4.6 %
- From Fraize 7.7 km · 5.1 %
- From Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 18.1 km · 4.2 %
Frequently asked questions
How long is the climb to Col du Bonhomme?
The hardest climb of Col du Bonhomme, from Plainfaing, is 4.1 km long for 377 m of ascent, i.e. 9.1% average.
What is the steepest part of Col du Bonhomme?
The steepest 500 m sits at 15.6%, and the hardest kilometre is the 4th, at 13.7%.
How long does it take to climb Col du Bonhomme from Plainfaing?
Col du Bonhomme from Plainfaing takes about 25 min at 3.0 W/kg, i.e. 9.8 km/h on average. The page gives three levels and their assumptions.
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