How hard is Côte du Basque?

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

How long is Côte du Basque?

Côte du Basque is 1km long with 53m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 6 minutes.

Where does Côte du Basque start?

Côte du Basque starts on the Route in Aquitaine, France. The starting coordinates are 43.7077°N, -0.6938°E.

What is the steepest section of Côte du Basque?

The steepest 100-metre section of Côte du Basque hits 13.8%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 5.5%.

Cat 5 Route

Côte du Basque

Aquitaine, france

The Route rises 1km through gentle countryside, gaining 53m to 106m. The average gradient of 5.5% disguises ramps of 13.8% — 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 Aquitaine, France.