Côte de Desnié is a climb of 3.0 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 448 m above sea level. It is located in Creppe, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien. The average gradient is 6.2% with a maximum of 10.7%. The climb has 189 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Côte de Desnié is a short but demanding climb, covering 3 km for 189 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 6.2%. The hardest section sits between km 1.0 and 1.5, where the gradient hits 9%. The rest of the climb offers little respite, with 6 to 7% over most of the route, before it eases slightly to 5% between km 2.5 and 3.0.
Tips for pacing your effort:
1. Set your pace from the bottom For the first 500 metres at 6%, ride at a steady tempo so you have something left for the 9% section between km 1.0 and 1.5.
2. Prepare for the 9% ramp Shift into an easier gear before km 1.0, keep your cadence high and stay seated to hold a steady power output.
3. Manage the final part of the climb Between km 2.5 and 3.0 at 5%, use the easier gradient to pick up the pace gradually without blowing up before the summit.
3.0 km • 189 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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