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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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3781 climbs
Pogusch
A 10 km Category 2 climb in Austria gaining 542 m net, but with 721 m of total ascent hiding rollers that demand smart pacing.
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Col des Brosses
Col des Brosses is a Category 2 climb in France spanning 9.9 km with 760 m of ascent, an average gradient of 5.79%, and a brutal maximum pitch of 19.02%.
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Le Collet
A 9.9 km Category 2 climb in France with a rolling profile: 623 m net gain but 899 m of total ascent, so pace and gear for the pitches, not the average.
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Colla del Termine
A 9.9 km Category 2 climb averaging 6.28%, rising from 41 m to 662 m with a savage 14.41% pitch waiting to break your rhythm.
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Fuchstanz
A 9.8 km Category 2 climb in Germany with 467 m of net gain, deceptive undulation, and steep ramps that punish flat pacing.
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Van Rhynspas
Van Rhynspas is a 9.8 km Category 2 climb in South Africa with 525 m of net gain, 748 m of total ascent, and a demanding undulating profile.
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MacDonald Pass
A 9.8 km Category 2 US climb averaging 5.87%, with undulating terrain that demands smart pacing and low gearing.
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Collado del Retamar
A 9.8 km category 2 climb averaging 5.2%, rising from 45 m to 552 m with a savage 12.15% pitch waiting near the top.
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Puerto de las Abejas
A 9.7 km category 2 climb averaging 5.04%, rising from 334 m to 824 m for 490 m of net gain.
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Guanella Pass
A category 2 US climb of 9.6 km averaging 6.1%, gaining 584 m net to a 3,558 m summit with a steep 17.52% ramp.
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Magome Pass
A 9.5 km Category 2 climb in Japan with a deceptive 5.27% average that hides an 18% ramp and 207 m of hidden climbing from undulation.
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Collado de Frailes
A 9.5 km category 2 climb averaging 4.75%, rising from 867 m to 1318 m for 451 m of net gain with pitches to 7.4%.
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Col de l'Espigoulier
A 9.5 km Cat 2 climb in southern France with a 6.35% average gradient, 601 m net elevation gain, and a brutal 23.58% maximum ramp that demands careful pacing.
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Puerto de Valdeprado
A steady 9.4 km category 2 climb averaging 4.61%, rising 436 m from 905 m to a 1341 m summit.
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Col de Montmirat
A 9.4 km Category 2 climb in France with 537 m of net elevation gain and a brutal 26.25% maximum gradient. Here's how the road unfolds and how to ride it smart.
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Chief Joseph Pass
A 9.3 km Category 2 climb in the US that gains 496 m net but asks for 770 m of ascent thanks to rolling terrain.
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Sella di Balisio
A 9.2 km category 2 climb averaging 5.79%, rising 535 m from 198 m to 733 m with a sharp 14% pitch to test your legs.
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Belchenflue Pass
A 9.2 km Category 2 Swiss climb with a modest 6.49% average that hides steep pitches and heavy undulation demanding smart pacing.
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Puerto de Piqueras
A 9.1 km Category 2 climb in Spain that gains 477 m net but demands 595 m of total ascent thanks to its undulating profile.
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Gemstel Pass
A 9 km Category 2 climb in Austria that gains 547 m net but forces 914 m of total ascent — pace and gear for the punchy, rolling profile.
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Obamine Pass
A 9 km Category 2 climb in Japan with 595 m of net gain but 1,225 m of total ascent — the descents between ramps are where the effort hides.
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Nico Malan Pass
A category 2 South African climb of 8.9 km with a 5.22% average that hides steep ramps and 303 m of hidden undulation.
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Col de Fanlo
A category 2 climb: 8.9 km at 5.09% average, ramping to 11.1%, lifting you from 916 m to a 1370 m summit.
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Puerto de La Quesera
A 8.9 km Category 2 climb in Spain with a moderate 4.99% average that hides sharp ramps and rolling terrain.
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