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Col du Rideux from Aisne via El Coulêye

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Elevation profile Col du Rideux from Aisne via El Coulêye

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Difficulty points 213
Length 3 km
Average gradient 7.5%
Steepest 100 metres 16.5%
Total ascent 222 m

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Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#20 toughest climb of Belgium
#36 most elevation gain of Belgian Luxembourg
#71 longest climb of Heart of the Ardennes
#89 average steepest climb of Belgian Luxembourg
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Col du Rideux from Aisne via El Coulêye is a climb in the region Heart of the Ardennes. It is 3 km long and bridges 222 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 213. The top of the ascent is located at 372 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Aisne, A Pahis', Bihay, El Coulêye, Vôye del Rotche a Frinne, Rowe dè Rèmoleû & Al Rotche Kinet

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
This variant of the north-facing col du Rideux appears in the Cotacol encyclopaedia, at no. 373, under the name "Rideux - Nord II". It is favoured by the encyclopaedia's authors because of its "more even and less frequented route", which we can only confirm. It also has a more regular profile, apart from the short descent just before rejoining the classic route, 900m from the summit. In fact, if you're looking to climb the pass on this side of the mountain and... read more

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This variant of the north-facing col du Rideux appears in the Cotacol encyclopaedia, at no. 373, under the name "Rideux - Nord II".

It is favoured by the encyclopaedia's authors because of its "more even and less frequented route", which we can only confirm. It also has a more regular profile, apart from the short descent just before rejoining the classic route, 900m from the summit.

In fact, if you're looking to climb the pass on this side of the mountain and still enjoy the peace and quiet, this option is highly recommended. It climbs among the country houses, often at high gradients and on narrow routes that are generally in good condition, while remaining just as difficult as the usual north-facing slope.

Cette variante du col du Rideux versant nord figure dans l'encyclopédie Cotacol, au n°373, sous le nom « Rideux - Nord II ».

Elle a les faveurs des auteurs de l'encyclopédie en raison de « son tracé plus homogène et encore moins fréquenté ». ce qu'on ne peut que confirmer. Elle est également plus régulière dans son profil, si on excepte la courte redescente juste avant de rejoindre la route classique, à 900 m du sommet.

De fait, si on cherche à grimper le col sur ce versant tout en privilégiant la tranquillité, cette variante est à recommander. Elle grimpe au milieu des maisons campagnardes sur des pourcentages souvent élevés et des voies étroites globalement en bon état, tout en restant globalement tout aussi difficile que le versant nord habituel.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:25:21
11 km/h 00:16:08
15 km/h 00:11:50
19 km/h 00:09:20

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Rideux can be cycled from 7 sides. Col du Rideux North is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Rideux East, Col du Rideux South, Col du Rideux North from Aisne, Col du Rideux Northeast, Col du Rideux Southeast & Col du Rideux from Aisne via El Coulêye.

Col du Rideux from Aisne via El Coulêye is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Col du Rideux from Aisne via El Coulêye is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Col du Rideux from Aisne via El Coulêye is not a problem.

Col du Rideux from Aisne via El Coulêye is 3 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Rideux from Aisne via El Coulêye is 7.5%.

Col du Rideux from Aisne via El Coulêye has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.5%.

The summit of Col du Rideux from Aisne via El Coulêye is at 372 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:25:21 to climb Col du Rideux from Aisne via El Coulêye. At 11 km/h the time is 00:16:08, and at 15 km/h 00:11:50. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:20 is an achievable time.

Col du Rideux from Aisne via El Coulêye is located in the region Heart of the Ardennes in Belgium.

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