How hard is Côte des Arches?

Classified as Category 5, Côte des Arches is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Côte des Arches?

Côte des Arches is 0.4km long with 44m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 2 minutes.

Where does Côte des Arches start?

Côte des Arches starts on the Chemin in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 43.2856°N, 1.0336°E.

What is the steepest section of Côte des Arches?

The steepest 100-metre section of Côte des Arches hits 16.7%. A brutal pitch that demands commitment and the right gearing. The average gradient across the full climb is 12.3%.

Cat 5 Chemin

Côte des Arches

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The Chemin rises 0.4km through gentle countryside, gaining 44m to 328m. At 12.3% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 16.7%, where the road feels more wall than road. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Midi-Pyrenees, France.