Roche-à-Frêne is a climb of 2.2 kilometers (category 2). Roche-à-Frêne tops out at 367 m above sea level. It is located in Manhay, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien. The average gradient is 8.7% with a maximum of 12%. The climb has 189 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb is only 2.2 km long, but it's short and punchy. The real challenge lies in its first three half-kilometres at 10% gradient, which account for almost 80% of the total elevation gain on their own. The middle section (1.5–2.0 km) at 3% offers a welcome breather before a steeper finish at 7%.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Start controlled: Don't let the opening gradient fool you. Settle into a steady rhythm from the bottom to avoid blowing up on the 10% sections.
2. Make the most of the breather: Use the 3% section (between 1.5 and 2.0 km) to recover by easing off the pedal pressure and shifting gears, without slowing down too much.
3. Save something for the end: The final 7% stretch requires keeping some energy in reserve. Shift into an easier gear before it and keep your cadence up all the way to the summit.
2.2 km • 189 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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