Balason
Aquitaine, france
1km 71m 6.9%
5Cat 5
Balason
Aquitaine, france
At just 1km, Balason is short but deceptively intense — 71m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 6.9% disguises ramps of 14.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Aquitaine, France.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 86% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 1 and km 1 — 2km above 10% averaging 10.0%.
Distance
1km
Avg Gradient
6.9%
Max Gradient
14.5%
Elevation Gain
71m
Summit
178m
Wall Rating
3.5
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What things cost
Typical prices in France
€3.20
Coffee
€6.00
Beer
€15.00
Meal
€1.80
Water
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