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Col de Mandray (694 m) is a quiet and steady climb in the Vosges, ideal for a relaxing ride or as a warm-up for more difficult cols. From Fraize you climb over 4.5 km with an average gradient of 4.2%. The road is well passable, with little traffic and beautiful views over the Meurthe valley. A hidden gem for those who love quiet, natural climbs.

The surface isn't the best in some places, but you can still ride downhill well.

If you are coming from the direction of the Col de Bonhomme or the Route de Cretes, this is the best alternative to the busy yellow road. Going the other way... phew 😁

Instead of driving down the Col de Bonhomme on the yellow road, there is an option to drive into the "forest" further up the Route de Cretes in the bend. You drive on tarred roads through the forest to the Col de Mandray. Simply great...

the descent on the silver valley is magical to do at full speed, good tour

I recommend riding uphill (towards east) because the asphalt is very nasty in some places.

Very pretty forest road with very little traffic, correct surface. Allows you to join the valleys of Fraize and Sainte Marie to the mines without going through the main roads.

The Col d'Urbeis from Urbeis is 4.5 km long with a total drop of 212 m. The average gradient is 4.8% with maximum gradients of 10.3%.