Question 1

How hard is Route des Alpes from Gwaelod-y-garth?

Accepted Answer

Classified as Category 3, Route des Alpes from Gwaelod-y-garth is a solid climb that will test your legs.

Question 2

How long is Route des Alpes from Gwaelod-y-garth?

Accepted Answer

Route des Alpes from Gwaelod-y-garth is 2.1km long with 141m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 13 minutes.

Question 3

Where does Route des Alpes from Gwaelod-y-garth start?

Accepted Answer

Route des Alpes from Gwaelod-y-garth starts on the Route in Wales, Wales. The starting coordinates are 51.5473°N, -3.2768°E.

Question 4

What is the steepest section of Route des Alpes from Gwaelod-y-garth?

Accepted Answer

The steepest 100-metre section of Route des Alpes from Gwaelod-y-garth hits 20.3%. That’s wall territory — many riders will need to stand or zigzag. The average gradient across the full climb is 6.7%.

Route des Alpes from Gwaelod-y-garth

Route des Alpes from Gwaelod-y-garth

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