How hard is Chemin de Brocas?

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

How long is Chemin de Brocas?

Chemin de Brocas is 1.6km long with 55m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 10 minutes.

Where does Chemin de Brocas start?

Chemin de Brocas starts on the Chemin in Aquitaine, France. The starting coordinates are 43.6147°N, -0.9400°E.

What is the steepest section of Chemin de Brocas?

The steepest 100-metre section of Chemin de Brocas hits 8.6%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 3.5%.

Cat 5 Chemin

Chemin de Brocas

Aquitaine, france

The Chemin rises 1.6km through gentle countryside, gaining 55m to 86m. The average gradient of 3.5% disguises ramps of 8.6% — 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.

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.