Climb library
Famous climbs of cycling
Detailed profiles of the climbs that define the sport — length, average gradient, elevation gain, race history, and pacing advice.
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Col du Rosier
An 8.1 km Category 3 climb in Belgium with a 4.27% average gradient, 345 m of net elevation gain, and a punchy 12.17% maximum — more demanding than its numbers suggest.
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Col de l'Épinac
An 8.1 km Category 3 climb in France averaging 4.06% with a sting in the tail — max gradient hits 10.48%. Here's how the gradient unfolds and how to pace it.
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Col de Grosse Pierre
Eight kilometres at a modest average gradient hide a brutal 17.7% spike. Here's how the Col de Grosse Pierre cycling climb actually unfolds and how to pace it.
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Rüsler Pass
A Category 3 Swiss climb of 7.9 km with an average gradient of 3.63% and a punchy 12.1% maximum. Modest numbers, but the gradient spikes demand smart pacing.
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Luther Pass
A high-altitude Category 3 climb in the US covering 7.9 km with 375 m of net gain but 505 m of total ascent, demanding careful pacing over undulating terrain.
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Ochsattel
The Ochsattel is a 7.9 km Category 3 climb in Austria with a deceptive average gradient of 4.68% that masks a brutal 26.24% maximum ramp. Here's how to pace it.
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Puerto de Villatoro
A 7.9 km Category 3 climb in Spain whose gentle 3.86% average hides undulation and a 13.3% ramp.
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Col d'Urbeis
A Category 3 Alsatian climb stretching 7.9 km with a gentle 3.81% average gradient — but a 13.08% max punch keeps riders honest. Here's how the profile breaks down.
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Pas del Rei
A 7.7 km category 3 climb averaging 4.37%, rising from 68 m to 405 m for 337 m of net gain and a 8.42% sting.
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Puerto de Canencia
A 7.5 km Cat 3 climb outside Madrid with a deceptively uneven gradient — average 4.94% masks a max of 14.88%. Here's how the road unfolds and how to pace it.
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Ascher
A 7.5 km Category 3 Austrian climb with 330 m of net gain but 487 m of total ascent — an undulating effort that rewards even pacing and wide gearing.
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mountain pass of Arlaban
A 7.2 km Category 3 ascent in Spain with a modest 4.62% average that hides an undulating profile and a 15.95% steepest ramp.
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Shiojiri Pass
A category 3 climb in Japan spanning 7.2 km at 4.48% average gradient with a punchy 11.48% maximum ramp. Manageable overall, but demands attention at its steepest pitch.
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Äulemer Kreuz
A 7 km Category 3 climb in Germany with 350 m net gain but 576 m of total ascent — an undulating profile that punishes even-speed pacing.
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Pedrizas Pass
A 6.8 km Cat 3 climb in Spain averaging 4.46% with a punchy 12.21% maximum gradient. Manageable overall, but the sharp spikes demand smart pacing and gear selection.
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Echo Summit
A Category 3 Sierra Nevada climb with a deceptive profile: 6.8 km at 4.88% average gradient, but a 19.07% max spike that catches unprepared riders off guard.
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Kinsman Notch
A 6.7 km Category 3 climb in New Hampshire with a 4.26% average gradient, 287 m of net gain, and a punchy 11.74% maximum — more demanding than the numbers first suggest.
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Blinkberg Pass
A 6.6 km Cat 3 climb in South Africa with a moderate 4% average gradient that hides a 13.2% maximum punch. Here's how the numbers shape your ride.
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Snake Pass
A 6.5 km Cat 3 climb through the Peak District with a 5.49% average gradient, a 12.15% maximum sting, and 359 m of net elevation gain. Deceptively varied — respect the upper ramps.
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Monashee Pass
A 6.5 km Category 3 climb in Canada gaining 302 m net, with undulating terrain and a 13.05% steepest ramp that shapes pacing and gearing.
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Pandoras Pass
A 6.4 km Cat 3 climb in Australia with a 4.84% average gradient that hides a 16.31% maximum punch. Here's how the pass unfolds and how to pace it.
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Suzuka Pass
A 6.4 km Category 3 climb in Japan with a deceptively mild 4.78% average gradient — and a gut-punch 21.92% maximum that demands careful pacing and gear selection.
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Rockfish Gap
A 6.4 km Cat 3 climb averaging 5.23% with a punchy 14.64% max gradient. Rockfish Gap rewards steady pacing and punishes those who go too hard early.
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Bwlch yr Oerddrws
A 6.3 km Category 3 climb in Wales rising 272 m at an average of 4.33%, with a sting in the tail — max gradient hits 13.37%. Here's how to pace it.
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