How hard is Côte de la Brochardais?

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

How long is Côte de la Brochardais?

Côte de la Brochardais is 1.5km long with 54m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 9 minutes.

Where does Côte de la Brochardais start?

Côte de la Brochardais starts on the Rue in Brittany, France. The starting coordinates are 47.6598°N, -2.1321°E.

What is the steepest section of Côte de la Brochardais?

The steepest 100-metre section of Côte de la Brochardais hits 11.9%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 3.7%.

Cat 5 Rue

Côte de la Brochardais

Brittany, france

The Rue rises 1.5km through gentle countryside, gaining 54m to 73m. The average gradient of 3.7% 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 Brittany, 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.