Les Gardes via Côte de la Haute Garde

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Difficulty points	83
Length	0.4 mi
Average gradient	11.4%
Steepest segment	14.6%
Total ascent	230 ft

Difficulty points

Length

0.4 mi

Average gradient

11.4%

Steepest segment

14.6%

Total ascent

230 ft

Short recap

#19 toughest climb of Pays de la Loire

#72 most elevation gain of Pays de la Loire

#39 longest climb of Maine-et-Loire

#29 average steepest climb of Armorican Massif

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Colbo

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A very steep climb that makes your legs ache. Beautiful views over the valley on the way up.

PatLeVrette

6 Mo 5.0

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Very steep climb with percentages above 10％ throughout, but not exceeding 17％. A must-do if you're in the area

MaxenceS

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One of the toughest climbs in the department. It's a real wall

Climbing times

5 mph	00:04:35
7 mph	00:03:15
9 mph	00:02:32
12 mph	00:01:54

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Frequently Asked Questions

Les Gardes can be cycled from 3 sides. Les Gardes via Côte de la Haute Garde is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Les Gardes from Le Bois Giraud & Les Gardes from La Picoulière via Rue de la Colline.

You don't need special gearing for Les Gardes via Côte de la Haute Garde. 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.

Les Gardes via Côte de la Haute Garde 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.

Les Gardes via Côte de la Haute Garde is 0.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Les Gardes via Côte de la Haute Garde is 11.4%.

Les Gardes via Côte de la Haute Garde has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.6%.

The summit of Les Gardes via Côte de la Haute Garde is at 682 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:04:35 to climb Les Gardes via Côte de la Haute Garde. At 7 mph the time is 00:03:15, and at 9 mph 00:02:32. For the fastest cyclists, 00:01:54 is an achievable time.

Les Gardes via Côte de la Haute Garde is located in the region Maine-et-Loire in France.

Les Gardes via Côte de la Haute Garde

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