How hard is Côte de Babon?

Classified as Category 5, Côte de Babon is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

How long is Côte de Babon?

Côte de Babon is 1.9km long with 65m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 11 minutes.

Where does Côte de Babon start?

Côte de Babon starts on the Route in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 43.5748°N, 0.2286°E.

What is the steepest section of Côte de Babon?

The steepest 100-metre section of Côte de Babon hits 6.1%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 3.4%.

Cat 5 Route

Côte de Babon

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The Route rises 1.9km through gentle countryside, gaining 65m to 274m. Averaging 3.4%, the road kicks to 6.1% at its steepest — a notable steepening 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.

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.