How hard is Route de Sainte-Marie?

Classified as Category 5, Route de Sainte-Marie is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

How long is Route de Sainte-Marie?

Route de Sainte-Marie is 1.6km long with 64m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 10 minutes.

Where does Route de Sainte-Marie start?

Route de Sainte-Marie starts on the Route in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 43.6912°N, 0.9052°E.

What is the steepest section of Route de Sainte-Marie?

The steepest 100-metre section of Route de Sainte-Marie hits 7.6%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 4%.

Cat 5 Route

Route de Sainte-Marie

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The Route rises 1.6km through gentle countryside, gaining 64m to 201m. Averaging 4%, the road kicks to 7.6% 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 Midi-Pyrenees, 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.