How hard is Molendinu?

Classified as Category 5, Molendinu is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

How long is Molendinu?

Molendinu is 1.2km long with 54m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 7 minutes.

Where does Molendinu start?

Molendinu starts on the D81 in Corsica, France. The starting coordinates are 42.1376°N, 8.6194°E.

What is the steepest section of Molendinu?

The steepest 100-metre section of Molendinu hits 5.7%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 4.4%.

Cat 5 D81

Molendinu

Corsica, france

The D81 rises 1.2km through gentle countryside, gaining 54m to 87m. The gradient averages 4.4% — manageable for most riders, though the cumulative effort builds. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Corsica, France.

A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
A gentler outing by France standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.