Bibliothèque des cols

Les ascensions célèbres du cyclisme

Profils détaillés des cols qui font la légende du cyclisme — longueur, pente moyenne, dénivelé, historique des courses et conseils d'allure.

4165 cols

Rüsler Pass
Cat. 3🇨🇭

Rüsler Pass

7.9 km
Longueur
3.6%
Pente moyenne
344 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇺🇸

Luther Pass

7.9 km
Longueur
4.7%
Pente moyenne
505 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇦🇹

Ochsattel

7.9 km
Longueur
4.7%
Pente moyenne
613 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇪🇸

Puerto de Villatoro

7.9 km
Longueur
3.9%
Pente moyenne
477 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇫🇷

Col d'Urbeis

7.9 km
Longueur
3.8%
Pente moyenne
478 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇪🇸

Pas del Rei

7.7 km
Longueur
4.4%
Pente moyenne
317 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇪🇸

Puerto de Canencia

7.5 km
Longueur
4.9%
Pente moyenne
546 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇦🇹

Ascher

7.5 km
Longueur
4.4%
Pente moyenne
487 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇪🇸

mountain pass of Arlaban

7.2 km
Longueur
4.6%
Pente moyenne
504 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇯🇵

Shiojiri Pass

7.2 km
Longueur
4.5%
Pente moyenne
387 m
Dénivelé

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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Klekociny Pass
Cat. 3🇵🇱

Klekociny Pass

7 km
Longueur
4.5%
Pente moyenne
304 m
Dénivelé

A practical profile of Klekociny Pass, a 7 km category 3 climb in Poland averaging 4.52% with ramps up to 8.97%.

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Äulemer Kreuz
Cat. 3🇩🇪

Äulemer Kreuz

7 km
Longueur
5.0%
Pente moyenne
576 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇪🇸

Pedrizas Pass

6.8 km
Longueur
4.5%
Pente moyenne
440 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇺🇸

Echo Summit

6.8 km
Longueur
4.9%
Pente moyenne
548 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇺🇸

Kinsman Notch

6.7 km
Longueur
4.3%
Pente moyenne
358 m
Dénivelé

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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Puerto de Azáceta
Cat. 3🇪🇸

Puerto de Azáceta

6.7 km
Longueur
4.8%
Pente moyenne
303 m
Dénivelé

A practical Puerto de Azáceta cycling climb profile, with pacing notes for a 6.7 km category 3 ascent averaging 4.76%.

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Blinkberg Pass
Cat. 3🇿🇦

Blinkberg Pass

6.6 km
Longueur
4.0%
Pente moyenne
363 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇬🇧

Snake Pass

6.5 km
Longueur
5.5%
Pente moyenne
438 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇨🇦

Monashee Pass

6.5 km
Longueur
4.7%
Pente moyenne
337 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇦🇺

Pandoras Pass

6.4 km
Longueur
4.8%
Pente moyenne
344 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇯🇵

Suzuka Pass

6.4 km
Longueur
4.8%
Pente moyenne
398 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇺🇸

Rockfish Gap

6.4 km
Longueur
5.2%
Pente moyenne
458 m
Dénivelé

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
Cat. 3🇬🇧

Bwlch yr Oerddrws

6.3 km
Longueur
4.3%
Pente moyenne
315 m
Dénivelé

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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Col d'Ey
Cat. 3🇫🇷

Col d'Ey

6.3 km
Longueur
5.2%
Pente moyenne
421 m
Dénivelé

The Col d'Ey packs a deceptive punch into 6.3 km at 5.24% average — with a max gradient of 18.71%, the road bites hard before it relents.

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