Côte de la Redoute is a climb of 2.1 kilometers (category 3). Côte de la Redoute tops out at 309 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien. The average gradient is 8.8% with a maximum of 16.7%. The climb has 181 meters of elevation gain.
Climb difficulty: This short climb (2.1 km) but steep (9% average) is rated moderate (Cat 3). Its profile is tactical, with a first kilometre that is steady at 8%, followed by a very demanding central section at 13% over 500 m, before an easier finish at 6%.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom: Resist the temptation to go too hard on the initial 8% so you have something left for the 13% section.
2. Prepare for the wall: Approach the 1.0-1.5 km mark by easing off the pace slightly and shifting to an easier gear to keep your cadence up.
3. Save something for the finish: The final section at 6% gives you a chance to recover and lift the pace to finish the climb strong.
For cyclists who have ridden the Côte de La Redoute, this climb is much more than just a slope. It's a legendary col, a must-do on Liège-Bastogne-Liège, where you ride in the tracks of the champions. Riders describe a place steeped in history, a "hotspot of cycling" where you can feel the soul of "La Doyenne".
The climb is described as a real test. Riders talk about a "spectacular climb" with "very steep sections", a "pittige beklimming" (tough climb) that really puts your legs to the test. Some even mention a "little bit of cheating" when having to mark someone. The difficulty, however, is part of its character and makes reaching the summit all the more rewarding.
Beyond the effort, riders stress the beauty of the scenery and the unique atmosphere. The view from the top is described as "magnificent" and "spectacular". For those who have witnessed the race going past, the atmosphere is "superb" and "electric", a "great vibe" that makes the place "🔥🔥🔥".
The ascent of La Redoute is presented as a rite of passage for any cyclist worth their salt. The testimonies agree: it's "a magnificent moment of sport", "a must", "a absolute must-do". Even if some find it "not much out of the ordinary" or simply "it just goes up", the overall experience, somewhere between personal challenge and immersion in the legend, seems to leave a lasting memory.
2.1 km • 181 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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