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Hameau des Papins

4.2
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Difficulty points 83
Length 1.2 km
Average gradient 7.2%
Steepest 100 metres 14.1%
Total ascent 84 m

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#9 toughest climb of Hainaut Province
#57 most elevation gain of Hainaut Province
#72 average steepest climb of Hainaut Province
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Hameau des Papins is a climb in the region Pays des Collines. It is 1.2 km long and bridges 84 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 83. The top of the ascent is located at 137 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 13 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Hameau des Papins

4.0 by Isenoud
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Quiet wide road, winds up between fields. From the main road, immediately steep uphill. Adjust your pace, otherwise you will soon find yourself! Percentages effectively go up to 15%. A bit too steep for me, but still a not-too-middle classic!... read more

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Reviews (13)

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Isenoud
1 w 4.0
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Quiet wide road, winds up between fields. From the main road, immediately steep uphill. Adjust your pace, otherwise you will soon find yourself! Percentages effectively go up to 15%. A bit too steep for me, but still a not-too-middle classic!

Rustige brede weg, slingert omhoog tussen de velden. Vanaf de grote weg, meteen steil omhoog. Pas je tempo aan, anders kom je al snel jezelf tegen! Percentages lopen effectief op tot 15%. Beetje te steil voor mij, maar toch een niet te midden klassieker!

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Griezward
2 Mo 5.0
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Short but vicious climb that comes in hard right away. It starts steep and only gets steeper to peaks around 15%, immediately taking you out of your rhythm.

A short breather follows the first tough stretch, but it remains watchful until the summit. Quiet road and beautiful scenery make this a real hidden gem.

Korte maar venijnige klim die meteen hard binnenkomt. Het begint steil en wordt alleen maar steiler tot pieken rond 15%, waardoor je direct uit je ritme wordt gehaald.

Na het eerste zware stuk volgt een korte adempauze, maar het blijft opletten tot de top. Rustige weg en mooi decor maken dit een echte verborgen parel.

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DaanDK32
3 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Fun but tough climb. Opposite profile compared to other climbs, as you start with steep section immediately after the start, that only goes steeper to 15%. Once you feel like it is draining you it softens up on you and actually gives a recovery decline between first and second curve, before the final climbing part. Good climb to balance endurance with anaerobic training.

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WouterDK
9 Mo 4.0
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It is equally steep at the start but after the bush you even get some time to let pressure off the legs during the bit of descent. After the bend, give it your all again over the drop flat spur. Quiet road with a good road surface. Pay attention in the bends!

Het is in het begin even steil maar na het bosje krijg je zelfs even tijd om druk van de benen te laten tijdens het stukje dalen. Na de bocht nog eens goed over de valsplatte uitloper alles geven. Rustige weg met een goed wegdek. Opletten in de bochten!

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Vista
11 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Incredible coastline, a must-do... I had a hard time of it. I had to finish the steep part mentally. You'd think you were on holiday on the second part because the first was so difficult.

Incroyable côte à faire absolument... J'en ai bavé.. Il a fallu finir la partie raide au mental. On se croit en vacances sur la deuxième partie tellement la première est difficile.

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Pieter394
1 y 5.0
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Great climb from Pays des Collines - my favourite in this region. The first part starts out steep right away and gets steeper and steeper (especially when cycling between trees). Done in a heavy rain: standing up was then not an option (danger of skidding). After the steep part, you've had the hardest part. Recuperate for a bit and then go up a little more. Perfect road surface, very quiet and beautiful scenery.

Geweldige klim uit Pays des Collines - mijn favoriet in deze regio. Het eerste deel begin meteen steil en wordt steiler en steiler (zeker als je tussen de bomen fietst). Gedaan in een fikse regenbui: rechtstaan was dan geen optie (slipgevaar). Na het steile stuk, heb je het zwaarste gehad. Stukje recupereren en dan nog een klein stukje omhoog. Perfect wegdek, zeer rustig en prachtige omgeving.

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Maikel1989
1 y 5.0
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One of the tastemakers of Pays des collines. You turn right on (or left if you're coming from the other side) and immediately get to work. It starts out quite steep and only gets steeper for the first 600m. You pass a few trees before coming back more onto the plain and then the worst is passed, but a fairly long spur follows. On paper, this one doesn't look that difficult but am still always glad to get to the top.

Een van de smaakmakers van Pays des collines. Je draait rechts op (of links als je van den andere kant komt) en mag direct aan de bak. Het begint vrij steil en wordt alleen maar steiler voor de eerste 600m. Je passeert een paar bomen om daarna terug meer op de vlakte te komen en dan is het ergste gepasseerd, maar volgt nog een vrij lange uitloper. Op papier ziet deze er niet zo lastig uit maar ben toch altijd blij om boven te raken.

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dwelleke
4 y 3.0
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Parcheggio, they would call it in the race. As described below, it's really a climb where you completely fall silent and have to fight to get on top.

"Parcheggio!" zouden ze roepen in de koers. Zoals hieronder al beschreven, echt een klimmetje waar je compleet op stilvalt en moet vechten om boven te geraken.

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BianchiPeter
5 y 4.0
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I have to go back on my claim that this is the toughest climb in the pays des collines. For a moment I had forgotten the awful Mt. St. Laurent, so this is the second hardest :-)

Ik moet even terugkomen op mijn bewering dit de lastigste klim in de pays des collines zou zijn. Ik was even de vreselijke Mt. St. Laurent vergeten, dus dit is de op 1 na zwaarste :-)

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gdemoutiez
5 y 4.0
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I am astonished by the points attributed to this coast (yes I know it is suggestive) I find it easier than the bourliquet for example, but to do obviously

Je suis étonné des points attribués à cette côte (oui je sais c'est suggestif) je la trouve plus facile que le bourliquet par exemple, mais à faire évidemment

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Xim
5 y 3.0
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Unknown is unloved. This one is close to all the famous climbs of the spring classics but is unknown to many because it is not included in a big race. Probably because it's just across the language border and that's not done by some absurd unwritten rule. Too bad because the region is really worth a visit. This is one of those hills where you really have the feeling of not moving forward. The steepness of the slope is not really visible during the climb. Nice to do if you're cycling around Ronse or Geraardsbergen.

Onbekend is onbemind. Deze ligt vlak bij alle bekende hellingen van de voorjaarsklassiekers maar is voor velen onbekend omdat die niet opgenomen is in een grote wedstrijd. Wellicht omdat die net over de taalgrens is en dat door een of andere absurde ongeschreven regel not done is. Jammer want de streek is echt wel een uitstapje waard. Dit is zo'n helling waar je echt het gevoel hebt om niet vooruit te gaan. De steilte is tijdens de beklimming niet echt goed te zien. Leuk om eens te doen als je rond Ronse of Geraardsbergen zit te fietsen.

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BianchiPeter
5 y 4.0
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Probably the most difficult climb in the Pays des Collines. Be sure to look back at the steepest part!

Wellicht de lastigste klim in het Pays des collines. Zeker eens achterom kijken op het steilste stuk!

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Franck_Pastor
5 y 4.0
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A must for the Grinta Challenge. This climb reminds a bit of La Redoute, only shorter of course. It starts relatively slowly, and then you have the impression of taking off towards the sky. After a brief respite, the final section, even if it is not very steep, can cut the legs of those who have not saved enough up to this point.

Beautiful views of the area... towards the back, along the steepest part. So much to say that one can hardly enjoy it in the direction of the rise!

Un passage obligé du Grinta Challenge. Cette côte rappelle un peu la Redoute, en plus court bien sûr. Elle commence relativement doucement, et puis on a l'impression de décoller vers le ciel. Après un bref répit, la portion finale, même si elle est peu pentue, peut couper les jambes de celui qui ne s'est pas assez économisé jusque là.

Magnifique point de vue sur la région… vers l'arrière, le long de la partie la plus raide. Autant dire qu'on ne peut guère en profiter dans le sens de la montée !

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:09:59
11 km/h 00:06:21
15 km/h 00:04:39
19 km/h 00:03:40

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Hameau des Papins. 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.

Hameau des Papins 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.

Hameau des Papins is 1.2 km long.

The average gradient of Hameau des Papins is 7.2%.

Hameau des Papins has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.1%.

The summit of Hameau des Papins is at 137 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:09:59 to climb Hameau des Papins. At 11 km/h the time is 00:06:21, and at 15 km/h 00:04:39. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:40 is an achievable time.

Hameau des Papins is located in the region Hainaut Province in Belgium.

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