How hard is Chemin de Crastes?

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

How long is Chemin de Crastes?

Chemin de Crastes is 1.6km long with 57m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 10 minutes.

Where does Chemin de Crastes start?

Chemin de Crastes starts on the Chemin in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 43.7416°N, 0.6792°E.

What is the steepest section of Chemin de Crastes?

The steepest 100-metre section of Chemin de Crastes hits 7.8%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 3.5%.

Cat 5 Chemin

Chemin de Crastes

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The Chemin rises 1.6km through gentle countryside, gaining 57m to 185m. The average gradient of 3.5% disguises ramps of 7.8% — 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 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
A gentler outing by France standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.