How hard is Chemin de Merle?

Classified as Category 5, Chemin de Merle is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is Chemin de Merle?

Chemin de Merle is 1.3km long with 78m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 8 minutes.

Where does Chemin de Merle start?

Chemin de Merle starts on the Chemin in Rhone-Alpes, France. The starting coordinates are 46.2298°N, 3.8400°E.

What is the steepest section of Chemin de Merle?

The steepest 100-metre section of Chemin de Merle hits 11.9%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 5.8%.

Cat 5 Chemin

Chemin de Merle

Rhone-Alpes, france

The Chemin rises 1.3km through gentle countryside, gaining 78m to 415m. The average gradient of 5.8% disguises ramps of 11.9% — 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 Rhone-Alpes, France.