How hard is Route de Sion?

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

How long is Route de Sion?

Route de Sion is 1.6km long with 45m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 10 minutes.

Where does Route de Sion start?

Route de Sion starts on the Route in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 43.7223°N, -0.0043°E.

What is the steepest section of Route de Sion?

The steepest 100-metre section of Route de Sion hits 11.5%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 2.9%.

Cat 5 Route

Route de Sion

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The Route rises 1.6km through gentle countryside, gaining 45m to 145m. The average gradient of 2.9% disguises ramps of 11.5% — 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 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
A gentler outing by France standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.