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路面が完璧になったわけではありませんが、穴はすべて埋められ、Joseph Valentinルートは穴のない状態になりました。 状況：2026年4月

そこからの眺めは良いです

Magnificent, not to be missed

The drinking water fountain in Sainte Marie aux Mines, located on the D459, crosses Rue des Jardins and provides cool water. It is located in a small square with a bar and outdoor seating next door.

Everything written about the road surface and gradient of this forest lane is correct. It's unsuitable for a fast descent on a racing bike. However, it's very well suited for climbing, provided you have the fitness and leg strength, as it has a 15% gradient towards the end, just below the Col de Bonhomme. The potholes on this asphalt section are easy to avoid on the ascent. It therefore represents a genuine alternative to the D415, the Route d'Alsace, which is very busy. I advise against the D415 and recommend taking this beautiful, very quiet forest lane, the Route Joseph Valentin, where you'll encounter virtually no one – and certainly no cars. Status: July 2025

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.

I rode the route for the first time the day before yesterday. I think it has a gradient of up to 19% for a short time, at least that's what the Komoot elevation profile shows, saving me a kilometer on the D416, which doesn't have much traffic. On the map, I found it a little difficult to find the path on the slope at the end of Rue de Trzic. Google Street View helped me a lot with my planning and finding the side path. Perfect! I recognized the spot immediately on the tour! Look for the sign "Ferme Stocky," and then follow the path there: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rue+de+Trzic,+68160+Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines,+France/@48.2491145,7.2024052,3a,75y,125.06h,91.23t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1ssA-EkcVU56tF8bhQM0i5DQ!2e0!6s https:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tac tile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-1.2285895502087385%26panoid%3DsA-EkcVU56tF8bhQM0i5DQ% 26yaw%3D125.06406785811633!7i16384!8i8192!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x4793e18ba579f28b:0xe80fb84a173 011d!2sRue+de+Trzic,+68160+Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines,+France!3b1!8m2!3d48.250311!4d7.200542! 16s%2Fg%2F1tlc6_g9!3m5!1s0x4793e18ba579f28b:0xe80fb84a173011d!8m2!3d48.250311!4d7.200542! 16s%2Fg%2F1tlc6_g9!5m1!1e4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUwNy4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDUzSAFQAw%3D%3D

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 😁