Berthoud Pass from Empire
Colorado, united-states
23.1km 920m 4%
2Cat 2
Berthoud Pass from Empire
Colorado, united-states
Berthoud Pass from Empire covers 23.1km and 920m of climbing, reaching 3,448m at the summit. Averaging 4%, the road kicks to 7% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 4 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The summit at 3,448m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Colorado, United-states.
- Summit above 3400m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.
- A false flat around km 12 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
23.1km
Avg Gradient
4%
Max Gradient
7%
Elevation Gain
920m
Summit
3,448m
Wall Rating
4.8
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