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Rapaille from Dinant

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4 reviews | Elevation profile | 0 photos
In some places the road surface of this climb is bad, but it can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile Rapaille from Dinant
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Difficulty points 124
Length 2.9 km
Average gradient 5.4%
Steepest 100 metres 16.7%
Total ascent 158 m

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#35 toughest climb of Namur Province
#82 most elevation gain of Namur Province
#71 longest climb of Condroz - Famenne
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Rapaille from Dinant is a climb in the region Condroz - Famenne. It is 2.9 km long and bridges 158 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 124. The top of the ascent is located at 247 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Rue Saint-Jacques, Chemin de Rapaille & Chemin d'Herbuchenne

3.0 by N_M
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The narrow section is not only super steep, but also often damp under trees and leaves. So this cotacol is best ridden outside autumn-winter and in a dry period. You also need the right gears on your bike to stay on because standing on the pedals is slipping.... read more

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The narrow section is not only super steep, but also often damp under trees and leaves. So this cotacol is best ridden outside autumn-winter and in a dry period. You also need the right gears on your bike to stay on because standing on the pedals is slipping.

Het smal gedeelte is niet alleen supersteil, maar ook dikwijls vochtig onder de bomen en blaadjes. Deze cotacol is dus het best te rijden buiten de herfst-winter en in een droge periode. Ook heb je de juiste versnellingen op je fiets nodig om te kunnen blijven zitten want op de pedalen staan is uitglijden.

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gaugau7
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2 y 4.0
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In its middle section, it's really a path and not a road. The surface is often dirty (leaves, branches) and damp because it's in undergrowth, and it's very easy to skid when you get into a dancer's stride. It's Cotacol 214, so it's worth the diversions if you hunt for it.

Dans sa partie médiane, c'est vraiment un sentier et pas une route. Le revêtement est assez souvent sale (feuilles, branches) et humide car en sous-bois, et c'esst très facile de déraper quand on se met en danseuse. C'est le Cotacol 214, donc ça mérite le détour si on les chasse

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Koenne
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4 y 3.0
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A goat trail that winds its way back up the hill. I did it after a week of sunny weather and it was quite a pleasant experience through the forest, but because there are so many branches on the still decent tarmac you cannot really safely stand on the pedals. Do it if you are in the area, certainly with the MTB, but you do not have to drive around for it.

Een geitepad dat zich langs de halve heuvel terug omhoog slingert. Ik heb hem gedaan bij na een week zonnig weer en dat was door het bos best een aangename ervaring, maar omdat er zo véél takken op het toch nog fatsoenlijke asfalt liggen kan je niet echt veilig op de trappers gaan staan. Doén als je in de buurt bent, zeker met de MTB, maar je hoeft er niet voor rond te rijden.

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WouterDK
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4 y 3.0
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The only real fun and heavy part of this climb is in the small forest after the first turn right. Very steep, small and narrow road that doesn't look too good. I would recommend this one just to have done a very steep part in the neighbourhood of Dinant.

Het enige echte leuke en zware druk van deze klim ligt in het bosje na de eerste afslag rechts. Enorm steil, klein en smal wegje dat er niet al te best bij ligt. Ik zou deze aanraden om gewoon eens een heel steil stuk in de buurt van Dinant gedaan te hebben.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:24:59
11 km/h 00:15:54
15 km/h 00:11:39
19 km/h 00:09:12

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Rapaille from Dinant. 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.

Rapaille from Dinant 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.

Rapaille from Dinant is 2.9 km long.

The average gradient of Rapaille from Dinant is 5.4%.

Rapaille from Dinant has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.7%.

The summit of Rapaille from Dinant is at 247 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:24:59 to climb Rapaille from Dinant. At 11 km/h the time is 00:15:54, and at 15 km/h 00:11:39. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:12 is an achievable time.

Rapaille from Dinant is located in the region Condroz - Famenne in Belgium.

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