How hard is Montégut from Hournex?

Classified as Category 5, Montégut from Hournex is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

How long is Montégut from Hournex?

Montégut from Hournex is 0.9km long with 41m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 5 minutes.

Where does Montégut from Hournex start?

Montégut from Hournex starts on the Chemin in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 43.6459°N, 0.6520°E.

What is the steepest section of Montégut from Hournex?

The steepest 100-metre section of Montégut from Hournex hits 10.1%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 4.5%.

Cat 5 Chemin

Montégut from Hournex

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The Chemin rises 0.9km through gentle countryside, gaining 41m to 197m. The average gradient of 4.5% disguises ramps of 10.1% — 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 Midi-Pyrenees, France.

A false flat around km 0 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
A gentler outing by France standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.