Col du Petit Ballon from Whir au Val

The approach from Wihr-au-Val pairs nicely with the Col du Firstplan. The first stretch runs through the valley with plenty of open views before the climb kicks up in Wasserbourg. The toughest gradients are here, touching 15%. Beyond the village the road settles into a steady 6–8% toward the summit. A few kilometers from the top the scenery opens out, and after Ferme Auberge Kahlenwasen it’s just one more kilometer to go.