Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane

3201
Elevation profile Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane
Elevation profile Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane
Elevation profile Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane
53
difficulty points
7.3%
avg. gradient
13.9%
steepest 100 meters
0.9km
length
63m
total ascent

Share this climb

3201

Feedback about this climb?
Show climbs nearby

Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane is a climb in the region Valleys of the Vesdre, de l'Amblève et de l'Ourthe. It is 0.9km long and bridges 63 vertical meters with an average gradient of 7.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 53. The top of the ascent is located at 306 meters above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 7 reviews of this climb and uploaded 15 photos.

4.0 by Fedor
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Despite the fact that the road was barely visible because of the leaves, it was certainly a nice climb, with the two real hairpins and arrival at the dam itself. Just around the barriers beforehand and through a gate after the first hairpin (doable provided you don't have absurdly wide mtb hand... read more
1%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
15%
20%
Click on the climb for street view
Show climbs nearby

Photos (15)

Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane
Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane
Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane
Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane
Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane

If you want to upload your photos, you need to create an account. It only takes 1 minute and it's completely free.

  • Add photos of your conquered climbs.
  • Share your experience on all ascents you've climbed
  • Submit your favorite climbs
Sign up

Already have an account?

Cycling routes

Personally mapped out and verified by climbfinder!
Name Distance Total ascent Climbs
Reservoirs of Eupen
Reservoirs of Eupen
5.0
112.3km 1479m 16

Statistics

Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane
This climb
Valleys of the Vesdre, de l'Amblève et de l'Ourthe
476 climbs
Liège Province
1749 climbs
Belgian Ardennes
2832 climbs
Ardennes
3433 climbs
Wallonia
5158 climbs
Belgium
7977 climbs
Europe
42620 climbs
Difficulty points
53
rank
332
83% easier than
Super Stockeu from Stavelot
rank
782
83% easier than
Super Stockeu from Stavelot
rank
1291
84% easier than
Col de Haussire
rank
1587
84% easier than
Col de Haussire
rank
1674
84% easier than
Col de Haussire
rank
1760
84% easier than
Col de Haussire
rank
25829
Average gradient
7.3%
rank
66
51% less steep than
Fort Embourg via Rue du Fort
rank
276
57% less steep than
Edelstrasse from Eupen
rank
343
59% less steep than
La Goulette from Olloy-sur-Viroin
rank
416
69% less steep than
Kuesselt from Welscheid
rank
579
59% less steep than
La Goulette from Olloy-sur-Viroin
rank
717
59% less steep than
La Goulette from Olloy-sur-Viroin
rank
8455
75% less steep than
Calçada do Rêgo Lameiro
Length
0.9km
rank
419
rank
1316
95% shorter than
Pannensterzkopf via Ternell
rank
2266
95% shorter than
Pannensterzkopf via Ternell
rank
2743
95% shorter than
Pannensterzkopf via Ternell
rank
3718
95% shorter than
Pannensterzkopf via Ternell
rank
5103
95% shorter than
Pannensterzkopf via Ternell
rank
34787
Total ascent
63m
rank
378
87% less ascent than
Signal de Botrange from Membach
rank
1007
87% less ascent than
Signal de Botrange from Membach
rank
1727
87% less ascent than
Signal de Botrange from Membach
rank
2109
87% less ascent than
Signal de Botrange from Membach
rank
2366
87% less ascent than
Signal de Botrange from Membach
rank
2562
87% less ascent than
Signal de Botrange from Membach
rank
29090

Classification

Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
2 hairpin turns

Road surface condition

25% 75% 0%
Based on 4 votes
Share your knowledge. What was the road condition during your ascent?

Traffic

100% 0% 0%
Based on 4 votes
Your experience counts. How much traffic did you encounter during the climb?

Climbing times

7 km/h 00:07:24
11 km/h 00:04:43
15 km/h 00:03:27
19 km/h 00:02:43

Popular

Reviews (7)

Fedor
4 Mo 4.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Despite the fact that the road was barely visible because of the leaves, it was certainly a nice climb, with the two real hairpins and arrival at the dam itself. Just around the barriers beforehand and through a gate after the first hairpin (doable provided you don't have absurdly wide mtb handlebars). At the end you see the road suddenly get steeper where you really have to pull it. At the dam, a beautiful route follows to the left along the reservoir and then towards Baraque Michel.

Ondanks het feit dat de weg amper zichtbaar was vanwege de bladeren toch zeker een mooie klim, met de twee echte haarspeldbochten en aankomst op de dam zelf. Van te voren even om de slagbomen heen en na de eerste hairpin door een hek (goed te doen mits je geen absurd breed mtb-stuur hebt). Op het eind zie je de weg ineens steiler oplopen waarbij je er nog echt aan mag trekken. Bij de stuwdam volgt links een fraaie route langs het stuwmeer en daarna richting Baraque Michel.

Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane
Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane
Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane
Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane
Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane
jjtbsomhorst
10 Mo 5.0 00:11:05 (4.7km/h)
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

By handbike, this one is also very doable. Indeed it takes some searching and there is an offset but you can just pass it with the bike. The tarmac is a bit rough but certainly not bad, so you have plenty of grip and that makes this climb doable. Once you get through the second bend, it's a bit of a struggle and then you're there and you can enjoy the beautiful view (and nice big lion statue).

Met de handbike is deze ook erg goed te doen. Inderdaad het is even zoeken en er is een versprekking maar daar kun je met de fiets gewoon langs. Het asfalt is wat ruw maar zeker niet slecht, je hebt dus grip genoeg en dat maakt deze beklimming toch wel goed te doen. Als je de tweede bocht door bent dan is het nog even stampen en dan ben je er en kun je van het mooie uitzicht genieten ( en mooie grote leeuwenbeeld.)

jaimehpaiva
1 y 4.0 00:04:12 (12.4km/h)
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German. Show original

Punchy start to Botrange - totally worth it. There isn't much to add to the previous descriptions here really. Perhaps just to be mindful of pedestrians with children and/or dogs.

Punchy start to Botrange - totally worth it. There isn't much to add to the previous descriptions here really. Perhaps just to be mindful of pedestrians with children and/or dogs.

Yacouba
1 y 5.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

If you combine this vicious climb with the long climb to Barraque Michel that starts on the other side of the reservoir, then do not miss it if you are in the area. The combination leads you over beautiful roads to the top.
Be careful to find the start of this climb. Do not be deterred by roadblocks. Those are for cars.

Als je dit venijnige klimmetje combineert met de lange klim naar Barraque Michel die aan de andere kant van het stuwmeer begint, dan zeker niet overslaan als je in de buurt bent. De combinatie leidt je over prachtige weggetjes naar de top.
Even opletten om het begin van deze klim te vinden. Niet laten afschrikken door versperringen. Die zijn voor auto's.

Harold
2 y 5.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

On the road to Lac de Gileppe you suddenly have to cross the road for this hidden alternative climb to le Lion. Ignoring the traffic signs at the start, you can just do this short climb to the lake. It briefly ticks the 12 to 13% towards the end but it's easy to do and nice and quiet! You may encounter a closed gate at the halfway point: use the hikers' passage to continue the climb.

Op de doorgaande weg naar Lac de Gileppe moet je plots oversteken voor deze verscholen alternatieve klim naar le Lion. Verboden voor alle verkeer-bord aan het begin negeren, je kan deze korte klim naar het stuwmeer gewoon doen. Het tikt even de 12 a 13% aan richting het einde maar prima te doen verder en lekker rustig! Mogelijk kom je op de helft een gesloten hek tegen: gebruik de wandelaars-doorgang om de klim te vervolgen.

Jurne1
2 y 4.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Car-free climb to the reservoir Lac de la Gileppe with two beautiful (hairpin) bends. You climb nice and sheltered so no burden of sun or wind. At the top you will be rewarded with a magnificent view, so definitely worthwhile and I think a nicer climb to the lake than the busy N269.

Autovrije klim naar het stuwmeer Lac de la Gileppe met twee mooie (haarspeld)bochten. Je klimt lekker beschut dus geen last van de zon of wind. Bovenaan word je beloond met een schitterend uitzicht, dus zeker de moeite waard en ik denk een leukere klim naar het stuwmeer dan over de drukke N269.

Les Lacets du Lac de la Gileppe from Béthane
RoyL
2 y 4.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Beautiful approach to the lake with two hairpin bends, asphalt covered with needles but good to ride.

Mooie aanloop naar het meer met twee haarspeldbochten, asfalt bedekt met naalden maar goed te berijden.