Lachat
Rhone-Alpes, france
8.9km 894m 10.1%
HCHC
Lachat
Rhone-Alpes, france
Lachat is one of cycling's great tests — 8.9km of sustained climbing, gaining 894m from base to summit. Averaging 10.1%, the road kicks to 19.9% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 18 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,928m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- The crux hits between km 5 and km 7 — 8km above 10% averaging 10.6%.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- Higher summit than 99% of climbs in France.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 18 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
8.9km
Avg Gradient
10.1%
Max Gradient
19.9%
Elevation Gain
894m
Summit
1,928m
Wall Rating
6.5
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What things cost
Typical prices in France
€3.20
Coffee
€6.00
Beer
€15.00
Meal
€1.80
Water
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