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Col attitude 

Col du Calvaire - Lac Blanc

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Cycling on Sunday 09 June 2024

On Sunday 09 June, from 8.00am to 11.30am, alone or with friends, come and climb the Col du Calvaire at the Station du Lac Blanc by bike/mountain bike or electrically assisted mountain bike.

The road is reserved for cyclists only for the occasion! This is not a race, but a challenge to be taken up, for pleasure, in complete safety. You will be able to admire our beautiful mountain scenery.

Col Attitude, 10 events this summer await you: an event scheduled each Sunday on a different Vosges pass, starting on Sunday 09 June. You will be able to collect the stamps on your "QR code" which will be given to you on your first climb, when you have climbed a pass.

So, are you ready for this Col Attitude adventure?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - FAQ

What is Col Attitude?

  • Col attitude is an event organised by the Massif des Vosges in collaboration with Alsace Destination Tourisme (ADT) which offers cycling enthusiasts the opportunity to discover the pleasure of climbing the Vosges passes by bike on a road closed to car traffic. A concept that can be found in other mountain ranges such as the Alps or the Pyrenees.
     

  • From June to September during 10 Sundays (or Saturdays) you can climb a different Vosges pass each time. The complete list can be found at https://www.massif-des-vosges.fr/experiences/colattitude/
     

  • At the top of the hill, our partners' stands and surprises await you to immortalise your ascent. 

  • When is it for the Lac Blanc resort?

  • Sunday 09 June 2024 from 8:00 to 11:30 am is the ascent to the Col du Calvaire and the Lac Blanc resort from Orbey. In Orbey, from the crossing Route des basses huttes - Route de Pairis, to the Calvaire Pass, the road will be closed to traffic.
     

  • A mythical climb to the Lac Blanc resort often used by the Tour Alsace, with beautiful views and some thigh-warming sections.
     

  • If the road is closed to traffic, do you have to respect the highway code? :
     

  • Except for emergency vehicles (fire brigade, ambulance, emergency doctor) the road will be completely closed to traffic from 08:00 to 11:30 on Sunday 09 June 2024. No exceptions to this principle will be tolerated by the Marshalsea.
     

  • Even if the road is closed to motor vehicles, it is imperative to respect the rules of the road and the usual direction of traffic. It is not necessary to take the whole width of the road to go up to the Calvaire pass to avoid any collision with cyclists coming down from the Calvaire pass.
     

  • In addition, a bicycle patrol of the gendarmerie will ride along the route and will ensure that the highway code is respected and that cars are not allowed during the road closure.
     

  • Do I have to register to participate in col attitude?

  • There is no registration and it's free. You come with your (best) bike to the top of Orbey and off you go for a 10 km climb.

  • At 8. a.m. is there a group start?

  • Col Attitude is not a race or a ride. There is no group start. Departures are made as you go along.

  • What types of bikes are allowed for this climb?
     

  • Road bikes, mountain bikes, gravel bikes, muscle bikes and electric bikes are allowed on the course. However, all other vehicles such as scooters (classic or electric), roller skates, skateboards, longboards, hoverboards (classic or electric) ... are not allowed on the course.

  • Are there refreshment stands along the course?
     

  • There are no refreshment stands along the course. The climb is done on your own. Fill your water bottles well to be well hydrated. However, towards the summit there are some hostels that will be happy to welcome you. 
     

  • Can I park my car near the start of the route?
     

  • If you wish to reach Orbey with your own vehicle before starting the ascent of the Lac Blanc by bike, you can park at the village hall. Signs will be put up to show you where to park. 
     

  • Can I get to the Col du Calvaire by car?
     

  • Despite the closure of the road leading to the Col du Calvaire from Orbey, the Col du Calvaire is still accessible via the Col du Bonhomme and then the Col du Louspach or the Col de la Schlucht.
     

  • The activities of the Lac Blanc resort (in particular the Barefoot Trail, the Adventure Park, the Auberge du Blancrupt, the Terrasses du Lac Blanc hotel-restaurant and the thousand-metre trail) will be accessible via the footpaths.
     

  • Information and diversion signs have been put up by the CEA's technical department on the main traffic routes around Orbey and the Col du Calvaire.

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