How hard is Chemin de Biès?

Classified as Category 5, Chemin de Biès is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

How long is Chemin de Biès?

Chemin de Biès is 1.4km long with 53m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 8 minutes.

Where does Chemin de Biès start?

Chemin de Biès starts on the Chemin in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 43.2806°N, 0.4119°E.

What is the steepest section of Chemin de Biès?

The steepest 100-metre section of Chemin de Biès hits 9.5%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 3.6%.

Cat 5 Chemin

Chemin de Biès

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The Chemin rises 1.4km through gentle countryside, gaining 53m to 330m. The average gradient of 3.6% disguises ramps of 9.5% — 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 Midi-Pyrenees, France.

A false flat around km 0 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
A gentler outing by France standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.