How hard is Route de Ricouch?

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

How long is Route de Ricouch?

Route de Ricouch is 0.7km long with 62m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 4 minutes.

Where does Route de Ricouch start?

Route de Ricouch starts on the Route in Aquitaine, France. The starting coordinates are 43.6149°N, -0.6688°E.

What is the steepest section of Route de Ricouch?

The steepest 100-metre section of Route de Ricouch hits 11.1%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 9.1%.

Cat 5 Route

Route de Ricouch

Aquitaine, france

The Route rises 0.7km through gentle countryside, gaining 62m to 113m. A sustained 9.1% average gradient with a maximum of 11.1% makes this a remarkably consistent and demanding ascent. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Aquitaine, France.