Côte de la Haute Levee is a climb of 4.5 kilometers (category 3). Côte de la Haute Levee tops out at 482 m above sea level. It is located in La Gleize, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien. The average gradient is 4.5% with a maximum of 11.3%. The climb has 201 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Over 4.5 km at an average gradient of 4.5%, this Cat 3 climb opens with a steady 6% section from KM 0.0 to 2.0, then ramps up sharply to 10% between KM 2.0 and 2.5, which is the crux of the climb. The second half is more rolling, with 4% from KM 2.5 to 3.0, then 0% from KM 3.0 to 4.0, and a slight descent of -2% from KM 4.0 to 4.5. The real challenge is pacing your effort rather than explosive power.
Pacing tips:
1. Stay steady from the bottom: Don't go out too hard on the 6% slopes between KM 0.0 and 2.0, or you'll pay for it on the 10% ramp.
2. Prepare for the 10% ramp: Shift into your easier gear before KM 2.0 and stay seated if you can, to keep a smooth cadence through KM 2.0 to 2.5.
3. Recover, then push on: Use the flat KM 3.0 to 4.0 to catch your breath and get your speed back, then save some energy for the rolling KM 4.0 to 4.5, which is a slight downhill.
Riders who have climbed the Ecurie de la Haute Levée describe, above all, a haven of peace with a particularly pleasant and friendly atmosphere. The experience has a homey, family feel that seems a world away from the hustle and bustle.
According to the reports, the highlight is the welcome. Riders single out the professionalism and the very helpful nature of the owners, who go a long way toward making the climb a positive one.
The spot itself is absolutely surrounded by beauty, which suggests a route with a natural setting that riders appreciate. Reports agree in calling the ride really great, a sign of an overall successful experience.
In the end, what riders share is the feeling of a climb where you feel well looked after, both by the scenery and by the people on site. It's this combination of a calming setting and a warm welcome that makes this climb memorable.
4.5 km • 201 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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