This wonderful route includes the following climbs:
- Le Breitfirst/ Le Markstein / Platzerwasel (8,2 km | 660 Hm | 8,0 %)
From Munster through Metzeral, the D10 gently ascends southward along the Grande Fecht towards Sondernach, the starting point for the climb to Col du Platzerwasel. The ascent becomes steeper after passing through the village, with the real climb beginning around 2 km beyond, where the path from Petit Ballon descends. The road, now D27, winds into the forest. The rest of the ascent is steady, with occasional flatter sections. Views to the southeast occasionally open up, but the summit is unremarkable. Heading towards Breitfirst, the landscape transitions to the windswept, open High Vosges.
- Col d'Oderen:
In Kruth, near the church, the road to Col d'Oderen branches off. Initially flat, we ride out of the village before a comfortable incline begins at the 90-degree curve, reaching a maximum of 6%. After a longer straight stretch and passing a small chapel, we encounter a cluster of houses where the terrain levels off. Then, a series of enjoyable hairpin turns follows, though marked by tire tracks from motorized traffic. The road remains in excellent condition, aiding the ride. Suddenly, after 5 km, a steep section at a consistent 10% appears, lasting only 300 m but catching us off guard. After this, two more gradual turns lead to the final, slightly steeper stretch to the summit. At the top, three pass signs denote the boundary between Haut-Rhin and Vosges departments. A small round hut hints at hobbit presence. It's a beautiful, fairly easy ascent on a good road, albeit with the constant threat of motorcycle noise.
- Col du Page:
The Col du Page links Col d'Oderen's western approach to Bussang, offering an alternative north-south route to the dominant Route des Crêtes, with some elevation.
- Col de Bussang:
Approaching the pass from Bussang to use the old road below N 66 is the best option. Follow signs to "Source de la Moselle" in Bussang, as the Moselle originates there.
