How hard is Côte de la Folie?

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

How long is Côte de la Folie?

Côte de la Folie is 1.2km long with 75m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 7 minutes.

Where does Côte de la Folie start?

Côte de la Folie starts on the Rue in Haute-Normandie, France. The starting coordinates are 49.8138°N, 0.6375°E.

What is the steepest section of Côte de la Folie?

The steepest 100-metre section of Côte de la Folie hits 11.9%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 6%.

Cat 5 Rue

Côte de la Folie

Haute-Normandie, france

The Rue rises 1.2km through gentle countryside, gaining 75m to 88m. Averaging 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 Haute-Normandie, France.