Sur Steppes is a climb of 2.2 kilometers (category 3). Sur Steppes tops out at 279 m above sea level. It is located in Fraipont, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien. The average gradient is 8.1% with a maximum of 14.8%. The climb has 176 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This short but punchy climb (2.2 km) concentrates its difficulty at the start. The first kilometre is brutal, with gradients between 9% and 12%. The second half is much more manageable, averaging 4%, and gives you a real breather.
Pacing tips:
1. Start controlled: Don't go all out over the first 500 m at 12%. Settle into a steady rhythm you can hold through the 9-10% sections.
2. Recover on the easing gradient: The road eases noticeably after 1.5 km. Use this stretch to recover by backing off slightly while keeping your cadence up.
3. Negative split: The climb finishes well if you've paced it right. Save something in the tank if you want to attack over the final 200 m.
2.2 km • 176 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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