How hard is Route de Mélis?

Classified as Category 4, Route de Mélis is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is Route de Mélis?

Route de Mélis is 1.6km long with 128m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 10 minutes.

Where does Route de Mélis start?

Route de Mélis starts on the Route in Aquitaine, France. The starting coordinates are 44.5592°N, 0.9485°E.

What is the steepest section of Route de Mélis?

The steepest 100-metre section of Route de Mélis hits 12.6%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 7.9%.

Cat 4 Route

Route de Mélis

Aquitaine, france

The Route rises 1.6km through gentle countryside, gaining 128m to 230m. Averaging 7.9%, the road kicks to 12.6% 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.