How hard is Route de Tarbes?

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

How long is Route de Tarbes?

Route de Tarbes is 1.7km long with 63m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 10 minutes.

Where does Route de Tarbes start?

Route de Tarbes starts on the Route in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 43.5401°N, 0.4544°E.

What is the steepest section of Route de Tarbes?

The steepest 100-metre section of Route de Tarbes hits 6.1%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 3.6%.

Cat 5 Route

Route de Tarbes

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The Route rises 1.7km through gentle countryside, gaining 63m to 222m. Averaging 3.6%, the road kicks to 6.1% 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 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
A gentler outing by France standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.