How hard is Route de la Roche?

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

How long is Route de la Roche?

Route de la Roche is 0.7km long with 37m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 4 minutes.

Where does Route de la Roche start?

Route de la Roche starts on the Route in Bourgogne, France. The starting coordinates are 46.1772°N, 4.2811°E.

What is the steepest section of Route de la Roche?

The steepest 100-metre section of Route de la Roche hits 9.7%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 5.6%.

Cat 5 Route

Route de la Roche

Bourgogne, france

The Route rises 0.7km through gentle countryside, gaining 37m to 383m. Averaging 5.6%, the road kicks to 9.7% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Bourgogne, 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.