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Somagne from Stavelot

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Elevation profile Somagne from Stavelot

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Difficulty points 192
Length 3.5 km
Average gradient 6.6%
Steepest 100 metres 14.1%
Total ascent 230 m

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1 hairpin turn
#51 toughest climb of Belgium
#92 most elevation gain of Belgium
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Somagne from Stavelot is a climb in the region Valleys of the Vesdre, de l'Amblève et de l'Ourthe. It is 3.5 km long and bridges 230 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 192. The top of the ascent is located at 505 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Chemin du Château, Route de Somagne & Somagne

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Longer variant of the Stockeu which keeps the percentages slightly more bearable, although the climb does start firmly on a rough road surface.... read more

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Longer variant of the Stockeu which keeps the percentages slightly more bearable, although the climb does start firmly on a rough road surface.

Langere variant van de Stockeu waardoor de percentages iets draaglijker blijven, al begint de klim wel stevig op een ruw wegdek.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:29:40
11 km/h 00:18:53
15 km/h 00:13:50
19 km/h 00:10:55

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Frequently Asked Questions

Somagne can be cycled from 4 sides. Stockeu is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Stockeu via Route de Somagne, Somagne from Stavelot & Stockeu via Hénumont.

Somagne from Stavelot is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Somagne from Stavelot 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, Somagne from Stavelot is not a problem.

Somagne from Stavelot is 3.5 km long.

The average gradient of Somagne from Stavelot is 6.6%.

Somagne from Stavelot has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.1%.

The summit of Somagne from Stavelot is at 505 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:29:40 to climb Somagne from Stavelot. At 11 km/h the time is 00:18:53, and at 15 km/h 00:13:50. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:55 is an achievable time.

Somagne from Stavelot is located in the region Valleys of the Vesdre, de l'Amblève et de l'Ourthe in Belgium.

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