La Fosse aux Loups from Landerneau via Côte de l'Hôpital

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Difficulty points	92
Length	3.6 km
Average gradient	4.5%
Steepest 100 metres	9.4%
Total ascent	162 m

Difficulty points

Length

3.6 km

Average gradient

4.5%

Steepest 100 metres

9.4%

Total ascent

162 m

Short recap

2 hairpin turns

#78 toughest climb of Brittany

#79 most elevation gain of Armorican Massif

#96 longest climb of Armorican Massif

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Little frequented coastline during my visit on a Sunday in April 2025

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:30:47
11 km/h	00:19:35
15 km/h	00:14:22
19 km/h	00:11:20

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Frequently Asked Questions

La Fosse aux Loups can be cycled from 2 sides. Côte de la Fosse aux Loups from Landerneau is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via La Fosse aux Loups from Landerneau via Côte de l'Hôpital.

You don't need special gearing for La Fosse aux Loups from Landerneau via Côte de l'Hôpital. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

La Fosse aux Loups from Landerneau via Côte de l'Hôpital is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

La Fosse aux Loups from Landerneau via Côte de l'Hôpital is 3.6 km long.

The average gradient of La Fosse aux Loups from Landerneau via Côte de l'Hôpital is 4.5%.

La Fosse aux Loups from Landerneau via Côte de l'Hôpital has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.4%.

The summit of La Fosse aux Loups from Landerneau via Côte de l'Hôpital is at 175 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:30:47 to climb La Fosse aux Loups from Landerneau via Côte de l'Hôpital. At 11 km/h the time is 00:19:35, and at 15 km/h 00:14:22. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:20 is an achievable time.

La Fosse aux Loups from Landerneau via Côte de l'Hôpital is located in the region Finistère in France.

La Fosse aux Loups from Landerneau via Côte de l'Hôpital

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