How hard is Route de Gurs?

Classified as Category 5, Route de Gurs is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is Route de Gurs?

Route de Gurs is 0.9km long with 57m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 5 minutes.

Where does Route de Gurs start?

Route de Gurs starts on the Route in Aquitaine, France. The starting coordinates are 43.2557°N, -0.7655°E.

What is the steepest section of Route de Gurs?

The steepest 100-metre section of Route de Gurs hits 12.2%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 6.5%.

Cat 5 Route

Route de Gurs

Aquitaine, france

The Route rises 0.9km through gentle countryside, gaining 57m to 227m. Averaging 6.5%, the road kicks to 12.2% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Aquitaine, France.