How hard is Route du Bac?

Classified as Category 5, Route du Bac is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is Route du Bac?

Route du Bac is 1.1km long with 57m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 7 minutes.

Where does Route du Bac start?

Route du Bac starts on the Route in Limousin, France. The starting coordinates are 45.9630°N, 1.8062°E.

What is the steepest section of Route du Bac?

The steepest 100-metre section of Route du Bac hits 10.6%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 5.2%.

Cat 5 Route

Route du Bac

Limousin, france

The Route rises 1.1km through gentle countryside, gaining 57m to 593m. The average gradient of 5.2% disguises ramps of 10.6% — 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 Limousin, France.