FR-54 Grand Est Regional meeting 2022 – Road 44 Km, D+486m, 3 cols

Author’s description

Authorr: Denis Mathieu

Route: completed on September 3, 2022

Start: Parking lot of the Pont-à-Mousson swimming pool. Alt: 180 m

General description

This circuit first follows the Voie Bleue cycle path that runs along the Moselle on the left bank. This way offers a beautiful view on the old Abbey of Prémontrés located on the opposite bank. Then it returns to Pont-à-Mousson by the heights of the right bank to cross 2 passes from the archives of the First World War.

3 cols

– Col du RUDEMONT FR-54-0250
– Col d’Arry FR-57-0357
– Col de Lesménils FR-54-0272

Technical description

The road down from the Col de Rudemont is much worsened in September 2022. It can be avoided by turning around at the col and taking a left turn at the bottom of Novéant to get back to the route. The climb to the Col d’Arry is rough.

Key words : Pont-à-Mousson, Col d’Arry, Col de Lesménils, Col de Rudemont, voie verte Moselle

Openrunner link, interactive map, profile, gpx track: https://www.openrunner.com/route-details/16418773

This itinerary is offered as an indication. The author disclaims his responsibility and that of the Club des Cent Cols by virtue of imponderables due to the cyclist himself, the equipment used and everything concerning the road, tracks and paths, their surroundings and other users of them.

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