How hard is Grand Essart?

Classified as Category 4, Grand Essart is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Grand Essart?

Grand Essart is 1.3km long with 107m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 8 minutes.

Where does Grand Essart start?

Grand Essart begins in Champagne-Ardenne, France. The starting coordinates are 49.1090°N, 3.7344°E.

What is the steepest section of Grand Essart?

The steepest 100-metre section of Grand Essart hits 17.5%. A brutal pitch that demands commitment and the right gearing. The average gradient across the full climb is 8.3%.

Cat 4

Grand Essart

Champagne-Ardenne, france

At just 1.3km, Grand Essart is short but deceptively intense — 107m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 8.3% disguises ramps of 17.5% — 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 Champagne-Ardenne, France.