Les Trois Ballons Granfondo has been a favorite on the calendar for years, and while it’s known for the big cyclo event, you can take on the route any day you want. It’s 178 kilometers with a hefty 4,060 meters of climbing. You roll out from Filatures de Ronchamp, and the ride wraps up with a brutal finish atop the legendary La Planche des Belles Filles.

Along the way, you’ll tackle the Ballon de Servance, the Col d’Oderen, Le Markstein, the Grand Ballon, the Ballon d’Alsace, and of course La Planche des Belles Filles.

This scenic route winds past several beautiful lakes in the Vosges. Rolling out of La Bresse, you’ll head straight into a steady climb past, Lac de la Tenine and Lac de Lispach, and up to the top of Col des Feignes Sous Vologne. From there, it's a smooth descent to Lac de Longemer before hopping on the cycle path into Gérardmer. In town, the Mur Gouttridos kicks up sharp and offers views over the lake. Once you're over the steep climb, a long winding forest road leads you into a fast descent. Then it’s time to take on the climb up Col de Grosse Pierre. You can ride this loop starting from either La Bresse or Gérardmer.

Starting from Gérardmer, this route heads north while skipping the big climbs in the area. It’s a perfect pick for a coffee ride. Stop in Corcieux if you’re feeling it, or wait until you’re back in Gérardmer.

Leaving from Thillot, this route is never flat, always up or down. Start easy with Col des Croix to get the legs going, then dig in on the steeper Col des Chevrères. After descending into Plancher-les-Mines, you're straight into the iconic (Super) Planche des Belles Filles. Cap it off with Ballon de Servance before dropping back down. The descent to Col des Croix can be rough in places, so keep your focus. From there, it's an easy roll back into town. If you don't feel like it you can skipp the Planche des Belles Fille and ride it another day.