How hard is Route de la Houguere?

Classified as Category 5, Route de la Houguere is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Route de la Houguere?

Route de la Houguere is 0.8km long with 71m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 5 minutes.

Where does Route de la Houguere start?

Route de la Houguere starts on the Route in Aquitaine, France. The starting coordinates are 43.7654°N, -0.7990°E.

What is the steepest section of Route de la Houguere?

The steepest 100-metre section of Route de la Houguere hits 12.5%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 8.8%.

Cat 5 Route

Route de la Houguere

Aquitaine, france

The Route rises 0.8km through gentle countryside, gaining 71m to 89m. A sustained 8.8% average gradient with a maximum of 12.5% makes this a steady and demanding ascent. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Aquitaine, France.