How hard is Côte de Cathoe?

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

How long is Côte de Cathoe?

Côte de Cathoe is 0.7km long with 38m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 4 minutes.

Where does Côte de Cathoe start?

Côte de Cathoe starts on the Chemin in Aquitaine, France. The starting coordinates are 43.6128°N, -0.3726°E.

What is the steepest section of Côte de Cathoe?

The steepest 100-metre section of Côte de Cathoe hits 9.1%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 5.5%.

Cat 5 Chemin

Côte de Cathoe

Aquitaine, france

The Chemin rises 0.7km through gentle countryside, gaining 38m to 152m. Averaging 5.5%, the road kicks to 9.1% 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 Aquitaine, 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.