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Lunéville
Thiaville-Sur-Meurthe

Poilus' Cave – Donon Pass loop from Thiaville

Hard

4.9

(8)

72

riders

Poilus' Cave – Donon Pass loop from Thiaville

05:08

77.6km

970m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.9 km for 179 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.99 km

Picnic Area With Charcoal Barbecue

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Great place to eat! 🍔🍌🍡🍏🍓🍉

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2

13.7 km

Vieux-Pré dam lookout point

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Here you stand directly on the dam, with a beautiful view of the lake and the valley.

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3

13.7 km

View of the dungeon from the dam

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4

14.0 km

Pierre-Percée Lake viewpoint

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Detour to Pierre Percée is worthwhile for a break in a den
Restaurants!

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5

16.5 km

Pierre-Percée

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Pierre-Percée is a small mountain village in the east of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department, on the edge of the Vosges Mountains. With fewer than 100 inhabitants, it is one of the …

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6

20.1 km

Poilus' Cave

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This large cave served as an aid station for 4 years during the First World War.

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21.6 km

Col de la Chapelotte

Mountain Pass

8

40.0 km

Donon Pass

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Nice climb from Schirmeck up to the Col du Donon. From there there are several options for continuing your journey. Hotel with restaurant is also available.

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9

41.4 km

Prayé Pass - Rabodeau

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15 km on an absolute back road through the forest. Almost no traffic and the asphalt is still quite suitable for racing bikes. It's always uphill to the Col de …

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60.2 km

Second Château des Princes de Salm

Castle

B

77.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.6 km

19.7 km

10.1 km

3.07 km

291 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.3 km

13.3 km

2.60 km

1.91 km

613 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

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