How hard is Route des Bois?

Classified as Category 4, Route des Bois is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Route des Bois?

Route des Bois is 0.7km long with 77m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 4 minutes.

Where does Route des Bois start?

Route des Bois starts on the Route in Aquitaine, France. The starting coordinates are 43.3163°N, -0.5041°E.

What is the steepest section of Route des Bois?

The steepest 100-metre section of Route des Bois hits 12.3%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 10.4%.

Cat 4 Route

Route des Bois

Aquitaine, france

The Route rises 0.7km through gentle countryside, gaining 77m to 239m. At 10.4% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 12.3%, where the road feels more wall than road. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Aquitaine, France.