How hard is Route du Lac?

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

How long is Route du Lac?

Route du Lac is 1.1km long with 61m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 7 minutes.

Where does Route du Lac start?

Route du Lac starts on the Route in Aquitaine, France. The starting coordinates are 44.2917°N, 0.6436°E.

What is the steepest section of Route du Lac?

The steepest 100-metre section of Route du Lac hits 8.1%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 5.7%.

Cat 5 Route

Route du Lac

Aquitaine, france

The Route rises 1.1km through gentle countryside, gaining 61m to 198m. The gradient averages 5.7% — steady enough to find a rhythm, steep enough to feel it. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Aquitaine, France.