Col du Haag
Col du Haag is a compact Vosges climb via the Route des Crêtes. It is short, steady and useful as a connector between bigger mountain moments.
- Length
- 5.0 km
- Elevation Gain
- 350 m
- Average Gradient
- 7.0%
- Difficulty
- Moderate
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Col du Haag is not the biggest name in the Vosges, but it has a neat, punchy profile. Five kilometres at seven percent is enough to matter, especially when placed after other climbs.
Its role is partly connective. Via the Route des Crêtes, it helps shape the high road experience of the Vosges. For Cyclingtrippers, that makes it useful as a page that supports broader route planning rather than standing only as a famous summit.
How to Ride It
- Ride it steadily rather than explosively.
- Keep a gear in reserve if it comes after Grand Ballon.
- Use the climb to stay in rhythm on a larger Vosges loop.
Where to Stay
Mulhouse, Cernay or smaller Vosges towns are good bases depending on the route.
Practical Tips
- The Route des Crêtes can be exposed in poor weather.
- Bring a layer even if the lower valleys are warm.
- Use this climb as part of a linked Vosges route, not as the sole objective.
- Stage 15 · Champagnole to Plateau de Solaison
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