How hard is Route de Biarnès?

Classified as Category 5, Route de Biarnès is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

How long is Route de Biarnès?

Route de Biarnès is 0.7km long with 35m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 4 minutes.

Where does Route de Biarnès start?

Route de Biarnès starts on the Route in Aquitaine, France. The starting coordinates are 43.6619°N, -0.8113°E.

What is the steepest section of Route de Biarnès?

The steepest 100-metre section of Route de Biarnès hits 12.1%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 4.8%.

Cat 5 Route

Route de Biarnès

Aquitaine, france

The Route rises 0.7km through gentle countryside, gaining 35m to 88m. The average gradient of 4.8% disguises ramps of 12.1% — 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 Aquitaine, 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.