How hard is Malepique from Balat?

Classified as Category 5, Malepique from Balat is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is Malepique from Balat?

Malepique from Balat is 1.6km long with 96m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 10 minutes.

Where does Malepique from Balat start?

Malepique from Balat starts on the VC in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 44.1969°N, 1.2851°E.

What is the steepest section of Malepique from Balat?

The steepest 100-metre section of Malepique from Balat hits 10.2%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 6.1%.

Cat 5 VC

Malepique from Balat

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The VC rises 1.6km through gentle countryside, gaining 96m to 197m. Averaging 6.1%, the road kicks to 10.2% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Midi-Pyrenees, France.