Côte de La Vecquee is a climb of 6.9 kilometers (category 3). Côte de La Vecquee tops out at 532 m above sea level. It is located in Lorcé, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien. The average gradient is 4.3% with a maximum of 7.7%. The climb has 295 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 6.9 km climb gains 295 m of elevation at an average gradient of 4.3%, which puts it in the 3rd category. The start is gentle, with 4% over km 0.0-1.0. The difficulty ramps up between km 1.5 and km 5.5, where the gradient fluctuates between 5% and 7%, peaking at km 2.5-3.0. The km 5.5-6.0 section is a descent at -2%, which gives you a real breather before a softer finish at 2-3%. It's a moderate but steady climb that wears you down more than it breaks you.
Tips for pacing your effort:
1. Don't go out too hard On the 4% section from km 0.0-1.0, settle into a steady rhythm so you have some energy left for the middle part.
2. Prepare for the 7% section At km 2.5-3.0, shift into an easier gear and keep a smooth cadence rather than mashing the pedals.
3. Recover on the descent Use the downhill section at km 5.5-6.0 to loosen up your legs and get mentally ready for the final effort over km 6.5-6.9 at 3%.
6.9 km • 295 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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