How hard is Chemin de Nouic?

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

How long is Chemin de Nouic?

Chemin de Nouic is 1.6km long with 62m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 10 minutes.

Where does Chemin de Nouic start?

Chemin de Nouic starts on the Chemin in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 43.6639°N, 1.0903°E.

What is the steepest section of Chemin de Nouic?

The steepest 100-metre section of Chemin de Nouic hits 8.5%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 3.9%.

Cat 5 Chemin

Chemin de Nouic

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The Chemin rises 1.6km through gentle countryside, gaining 62m to 205m. The average gradient of 3.9% disguises ramps of 8.5% — 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.