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Col de Boussire from Malmedy via Chemin de la Croix de Chôdes

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Elevation profile Col de Boussire from Malmedy via Chemin de la Croix de Chôdes

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Difficulty points 240
Length 4.8 km
Average gradient 5.1%
Steepest 100 metres 19%
Total ascent 247 m

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#7 toughest climb of Belgium
#62 most elevation gain of Belgium
#35 longest climb of High Fens & East Cantons
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Col de Boussire from Malmedy via Chemin de la Croix de Chôdes is a climb in the region High Fens & East Cantons. It is 4.8 km long and bridges 247 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 240. The top of the ascent is located at 568 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Place du Pont Neuf, Rue Haute Vaulx, Chemin de l'Herboriste, Route du Barrage (N681) & Route d'Espérance

4.0 by RemboyP
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Very nice climb, especially on the first stretch! Worth a try.... read more

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Very nice climb, especially on the first stretch! Worth a try.

Hele leuke beklimming, zeker op het eerste stuk! Het proberen waard.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:41:27
11 km/h 00:26:23
15 km/h 00:19:20
19 km/h 00:15:16

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Boussire can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de Boussire from Malmedy via Chemin de la Croix de Chôdes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Boussire from Malmedy, Col de Boussire via Libomont & Col de Boussire from Malmedy via Rue de Winboru.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Boussire from Malmedy via Chemin de la Croix de Chôdes. 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.

Col de Boussire from Malmedy via Chemin de la Croix de Chôdes 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 de Boussire from Malmedy via Chemin de la Croix de Chôdes is not a problem.

Col de Boussire from Malmedy via Chemin de la Croix de Chôdes is 4.8 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Boussire from Malmedy via Chemin de la Croix de Chôdes is 5.1%.

Col de Boussire from Malmedy via Chemin de la Croix de Chôdes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19%.

The summit of Col de Boussire from Malmedy via Chemin de la Croix de Chôdes is at 568 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:41:27 to climb Col de Boussire from Malmedy via Chemin de la Croix de Chôdes. At 11 km/h the time is 00:26:23, and at 15 km/h 00:19:20. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:16 is an achievable time.

Col de Boussire from Malmedy via Chemin de la Croix de Chôdes is located in the region High Fens & East Cantons in Belgium.

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