How hard is Chemin des Plapes?

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

How long is Chemin des Plapes?

Chemin des Plapes is 0.7km long with 46m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 4 minutes.

Where does Chemin des Plapes start?

Chemin des Plapes starts on the Chemin in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 43.2798°N, 1.3435°E.

What is the steepest section of Chemin des Plapes?

The steepest 100-metre section of Chemin des Plapes hits 11.9%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 6.6%.

Cat 5 Chemin

Chemin des Plapes

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The Chemin rises 0.7km through gentle countryside, gaining 46m to 265m. Averaging 6.6%, the road kicks to 11.9% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Midi-Pyrenees, France.