Côte de la Roche en Ardenne is a climb of 2.8 kilometers (category 3). Côte de la Roche en Ardenne tops out at 392 m above sea level. It is located in Cielle, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien. The average gradient is 5.6% with a maximum of 8.5%. The climb has 157 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 2.8 km climb is moderately hard, typical of a Cat 3. The gradient is steady, mostly between 5% and 6%, with a slight bump up to 7% over the last 500 meters before the summit. The climb is fairly short, which makes it an intense but manageable effort.
Pacing tips:
- Steady does it: Settle into a consistent rhythm from the bottom, since the gradient stays fairly even over most of the climb.
- Save something for the finale: Keep some energy in the tank for the steepest section (7% between 2.0 and 2.5 km) before the final easing off.
- Cadence: Pick a gear that lets you hold a high cadence (80-90 rpm) to avoid blowing up your legs on this sustained climb.
2.8 km • 157 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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