How hard is Chemin de Giscaro?

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

How long is Chemin de Giscaro?

Chemin de Giscaro is 1.6km long with 60m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 10 minutes.

Where does Chemin de Giscaro start?

Chemin de Giscaro starts on the Chemin in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 43.6179°N, 0.8963°E.

What is the steepest section of Chemin de Giscaro?

The steepest 100-metre section of Chemin de Giscaro hits 9.1%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 3.7%.

Cat 5 Chemin

Chemin de Giscaro

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The Chemin rises 1.6km through gentle countryside, gaining 60m to 215m. The average gradient of 3.7% disguises ramps of 9.1% — 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.