Cycling at Planche des Belles Filles

The cycling path extends 5.9 kilometers with an elevation gain of 496 meters, presenting gradients reaching up to 28 percent near the summit.

The location first entered Tour de France history in 2012 when Chris Froome reached its summit first, marking the beginning of regular appearances.

Local folklore tells of young women who jumped from the mountain in 1635 rather than surrender to Swedish soldiers during the Thirty Years War.

Cyclists can start their journey from Plancher-les-Mines, with parking facilities available both at the base and at the summit ski station.

The route features an unpaved segment past the ski station, added in 2020, which extends the challenge beyond the traditional finishing point.

GPS coordinates: 47.76705,6.77320

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40