Mont Theux is a climb of 2.8 kilometers (category 3). Mont Theux tops out at 327 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien. The average gradient is 5.6% with a maximum of 13.5%. The climb has 156 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 2.8 km climb has a very uneven profile. The challenge lies in the two steep sections (8% over 0.5 km and 10% over 0.5 km), separated by a false flat and a gentler stretch. The final section is easy, but the maximum gradient of 10% near the top demands good pacing.
Pacing advice:
1. Pace yourself: Don't go too hard over the first kilometre. Use the false flat (KM 0.5-1.0) to recover and bring your heart rate down before the hard sections.
2. Save something for KM 2.0-2.5: The 10% ramp is the key section. Tackle it in a smooth gear with a steady rhythm to avoid blowing up.
3. Anticipate the gradient changes: The choppy profile calls for frequent adjustments. Shift gears ahead of the gradient breaks to keep a steady cadence.
2.8 km • 156 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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