How hard is Côte du Lys?

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

How long is Côte du Lys?

Côte du Lys is 1.3km long with 72m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 8 minutes.

Where does Côte du Lys start?

Côte du Lys starts on the Côte in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 43.5530°N, 0.1665°E.

What is the steepest section of Côte du Lys?

The steepest 100-metre section of Côte du Lys hits 8.4%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 5.8%.

Cat 5 Côte

Côte du Lys

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The Côte rises 1.3km through gentle countryside, gaining 72m to 226m. The gradient averages 5.8% — steady enough to find a rhythm, steep enough to feel it. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Midi-Pyrenees, France.