How hard is Route de Saussignac?

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

How long is Route de Saussignac?

Route de Saussignac is 1km long with 41m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 6 minutes.

Where does Route de Saussignac start?

Route de Saussignac starts on the Route in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 43.7858°N, 0.8998°E.

What is the steepest section of Route de Saussignac?

The steepest 100-metre section of Route de Saussignac hits 11.7%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 4.3%.

Cat 5 Route

Route de Saussignac

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The Route rises 1km through gentle countryside, gaining 41m to 160m. The average gradient of 4.3% disguises ramps of 11.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 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.