Col de la Haie des Pauvres is a climb of 4.8 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 242 m above sea level. It is located in Esneux, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien. The average gradient is 3.5% with a maximum of 12.7%. The climb has 167 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 4.8 km with an average gradient of 3.5% and 167 m of elevation gain, the Col de la Haie des Pauvres is a demanding but accessible category 3 climb. The hard work is concentrated in the first half, with 6% from km 0.0-0.5 and then 7% from km 0.5-1.0. A short respite at 1% from km 1.5-2.0 comes before the toughest section, at 8% from km 2.0-2.5. Past km 3.5, the road becomes almost flat and then slightly downhill, which gives you a chance to recover before the finish.
Pacing tips:
1. Control the start On the 6% section from km 0.0-0.5, start at a measured pace so you don't burn through your reserves before the 7% and 8% ramps.
2. Make the most of the breather The 1% stretch from km 1.5-2.0 is the perfect time to catch your breath, drink up and get ready for the 8% section from km 2.0-2.5.
3. Save something for the finish Once you've crested km 3.0-3.5, ease off on the 0% stretch (km 3.5-4.0) so you have some legs left for the final flat section from km 4.5-4.8.
4.8 km • 167 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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