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.

3781 climbs

Kupreška vrata
Cat 2🇧🇦

Kupreška vrata

11.6 km
Length
4.4%
Avg grade
492 m
Ascent

A steady 11.6 km category 2 grind climbing 508 m at 4.39%, peaking at a punchy 7.58% before topping out at 1140 m.

Profile
Port de la Vall d'Ebo
Cat 2🇪🇸

Port de la Vall d'Ebo

11.6 km
Length
4.6%
Avg grade
516 m
Ascent

A category 2 climb of 11.6 km at 4.64%, rising 537 m from 7 m to a 544 m summit with ramps hitting 12.89%.

Profile
Alto de la Collada
Cat 2🇪🇸

Alto de la Collada

11.5 km
Length
4.2%
Avg grade
473 m
Ascent

11.5 km of steady Spanish climbing at 4.23%, rising 486 m from 36 m to a 522 m summit with pitches up to 7.46%.

Profile
Colle della Crocetta (Alpi Liguri)
Cat 2🇮🇹

Colle della Crocetta (Alpi Liguri)

11.5 km
Length
5.0%
Avg grade
538 m
Ascent

A category 2 Ligurian Alps climb of 11.8 km whose gentle 4.37% average hides sharp ramps up to 20.22% and 383 m of hidden extra climbing.

Profile
Puerto de la Palma
Cat 2🇪🇸

Puerto de la Palma

11.2 km
Length
4.9%
Avg grade
547 m
Ascent

A 11.2 km category 2 climb rising from 8 m to 553 m at a steady 4.88% average, with ramps that bite up to 13.44%.

Profile
Puerto de Navalmoral
Cat 2🇪🇸

Puerto de Navalmoral

11.2 km
Length
4.4%
Avg grade
707 m
Ascent

A 11.2 km Category 2 climb in Spain gaining 489 m net, with rolling undulation and a steep ramp near 12% that rewards patient, even-effort pacing.

Profile
Alto de Porciles o San Roque
Cat 2🇪🇸

Alto de Porciles o San Roque

11 km
Length
4.5%
Avg grade
502 m
Ascent

An 11 km category 2 grind averaging 4.55%, climbing from 130 m to 633 m with a ramp that stings at 13.78%.

Profile
Tsuetsuki Pass
Cat 2🇯🇵

Tsuetsuki Pass

11 km
Length
4.4%
Avg grade
822 m
Ascent

A Category 2 Japanese climb of 11 km with 490 m net gain but 822 m of total ascent — the undulation is the real story.

Profile
Mikuni Pass
Cat 2🇯🇵

Mikuni Pass

11 km
Length
5.9%
Avg grade
782 m
Ascent

A rolling 11 km Category 2 climb in Japan gaining 645 m net, with 137 m of hidden undulation that punishes fixed-speed pacing.

Profile
Lorena Pass
Cat 2🇦🇹

Lorena Pass

10.9 km
Length
5.6%
Avg grade
775 m
Ascent

A 10.9 km Category 2 climb in Austria with 605 m of net gain, a deceptively moderate average, and 170 m of hidden descending that reshapes how you pace it.

Profile
Alto de Penouta
Cat 2🇪🇸

Alto de Penouta

10.9 km
Length
4.5%
Avg grade
456 m
Ascent

A 10.9 km category 2 climb that lifts you from 7 m to 492 m at a steady 4.46% average, spiking to 9.43% at its sharpest.

Profile
Puerto de las Cabrillas
Cat 2🇪🇸

Puerto de las Cabrillas

10.8 km
Length
5.1%
Avg grade
529 m
Ascent

A 10.8 km category 2 climb averaging 5.07%, rising from 700 m to 1249 m for 549 m of net gain, with a bite of 15.43%.

Profile
Alto de Cisneros La Quiebra
Cat 2🇨🇴

Alto de Cisneros La Quiebra

10.7 km
Length
5.9%
Avg grade
624 m
Ascent

A steady 10.7 km Cat 2 grind at 5.94% average, climbing 637 m from 920 m to 1557 m with ramps hitting 11.96%.

Profile
Kagosaka Pass
Cat 2🇯🇵

Kagosaka Pass

10.7 km
Length
5.2%
Avg grade
798 m
Ascent

A category 2 climb in Japan spanning 10.7 km with 562 m of net gain but 798 m of total ascent, rewarding riders who pace its undulation.

Profile
Col de Soubeyrand
Cat 2🇫🇷

Col de Soubeyrand

10.6 km
Length
5.2%
Avg grade
820 m
Ascent

A 10.6 km Category 2 climb in France with a gentle 5.22% average that masks steep ramps and 266 m of hidden extra climbing.

Profile
Col de Castillon
Cat 2🇫🇷

Col de Castillon

10.6 km
Length
4.8%
Avg grade
1456 m
Ascent

A 10.6 km Category 2 climb in France with a deceptive 4.83% average gradient and a brutal 23.43% maximum — Col de Castillon demands respect and smart pacing.

Profile
Haslersgatter
Cat 2🇦🇹

Haslersgatter

10.6 km
Length
5.7%
Avg grade
792 m
Ascent

A 10.6 km Category 2 climb in Austria where 194 m of hidden re-climbing turns a modest 5.65% average into a punchier day than the numbers suggest.

Profile
Port de Morella
Cat 2🇪🇸

Port de Morella

10.5 km
Length
5.2%
Avg grade
518 m
Ascent

A 10.5 km category 2 grind averaging 5.23%, climbing from 700 m to 1250 m with a savage 15.14% ramp waiting midway.

Profile
Col de Bébour
Cat 2🇫🇷

Col de Bébour

10.4 km
Length
6.2%
Avg grade
1003 m
Ascent

A Category 2 climb on Réunion Island: 10.4 km at 6.18% average with a brutal 37.71% maximum ramp. Here's how the gradient unfolds and how to pace it.

Profile
Puerto de Arrebatacapas
Cat 2🇪🇸

Puerto de Arrebatacapas

10.4 km
Length
4.7%
Avg grade
462 m
Ascent

A 10.4 km category 2 climb averaging 4.66%, rising 483 m from 584 m to a 1067 m summit — steady rather than savage.

Profile
Douglas Pass
Cat 2🇺🇸

Douglas Pass

10.2 km
Length
5.3%
Avg grade
947 m
Ascent

A 10.2 km Category 2 climb in the US that gains 543 m net but demands 947 m of total ascent thanks to constant undulation.

Profile
Col de la Colle-Saint-Michel
Cat 2🇫🇷

Col de la Colle-Saint-Michel

10.1 km
Length
5.7%
Avg grade
1136 m
Ascent

A 10.1 km Category 2 climb in France averaging 5.65% with a savage 21.99% max gradient. Here's how the ascent unfolds and how to pace it.

Profile
Hocheggersattel
Cat 2🇦🇹

Hocheggersattel

10.1 km
Length
5.4%
Avg grade
784 m
Ascent

A 10.1km Category 2 climb in Austria with 547m of net gain, undulating terrain, and a punishing 20.25% ramp.

Profile
Oubergspas
Cat 2🇿🇦

Oubergspas

10.1 km
Length
4.5%
Avg grade
601 m
Ascent

A 10.1 km Category 2 climb in South Africa gaining 452 m net, with undulating terrain and a steep 15.83% ramp that rewards disciplined pacing.

Profile