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Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel from Fourneau Saint-Michel

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Elevation profile Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel from Fourneau Saint-Michel

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Difficulty points 189
Length 2.2 mi
Average gradient 6.6%
Steepest segment 16.1%
Total ascent 771 ft

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#58 toughest climb of Belgium
#81 most elevation gain of Belgium
#45 longest climb of Forest of Saint-Hubert
#39 average steepest climb of Forest of Saint-Hubert
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Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel from Fourneau Saint-Michel is a climb in the region Forest of Saint-Hubert. It is 2.2 mi long and bridges 771 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 189. The top of the ascent is located at 1739 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Rue Saint-Michel (N849)

4.0 by Maikel1989
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Nice climb, good tarmac and not too much traffic. The start is quite tricky but once you get past that it's good to do.... read more

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Reviews (6)

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Maikel1989
1 y 4.0
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Nice climb, good tarmac and not too much traffic. The start is quite tricky but once you get past that it's good to do.

Mooie klim, goed asfalt en niet te veel verkeer. Het begin is vrij lastig maar eens je daar voorbij bent is het goed te doen.

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Rik_DZVG
4 y 5.0 00:11:36 (11.5 mph)
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Blessed climb! Last one of our route. Scary image when you see the first part! Nice tarmac little traffic, varied gradients.

Zalige klim! Laatste van onze route. Akelig beeld wanneer je het eerste stuk ziet verschijnen! Mooie tarmac weinig verkeer, afwisselende hellingshoeken.

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landerlbb
4 y 4.0 00:13:12 (10.1 mph)
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Climb starts on a provincial domain, very steep part to start the climb. After that, it continues to climb nicely with alternating steeper and more running sections. A climb of 235 altimeters is certainly not bad in this area!

Klim begint aan een provinciaal domein, erg steil stuk om de klim te beginnen. Daarna blijft hij lekker doorklimmen met afwisselend steilere en meer lopende stukken. Een klim van 235 hoogtemeters is in deze buurt zeker niet mis!

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haraldstieber
4 y 3.0

Agree with the other comments, did it several times in Spring 2021; take it easy on the start ("wall") where gradient can be up to 18% according to bike computer

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StijnL
4 y 4.0
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The climb actually starts with a wall. Once you've crossed it, steeper and flatter parts alternate on good asphalt and in a wooded area. The road is not overcrowded, but not exactly deserted either (it is an N-road for a reason). One of the longest climbs in the area, especially in combination with the gradients. Worthwhile in every way.

De klim begint zowaar met een muur. Eens je die over bent, wisselen steilere en vlakkere stukken elkaar af op goed asfalt en een bosrijke omgeving. De weg is niet overbevolkt, maar ook niet bepaald verlaten (het is niet voor niets een N-weg). Een van de langste klimmen uit de buurt, zeker in combinatie met de stijgingspercentages. De moeite waard alleszins.

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devision2002
4 y 4.0
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In fact, the first 300 metres of this climb are the most difficult. When you reach a large car park at the Fourneau Saint-Michel, the road rises quite steeply. Fortunately, the steep part is not long, but you have to hang on. After that, it still goes up for about 2 km, so don't underestimate the length. We ride on a national road, but the traffic is not important at all and we cross a forest.

A vrai dire, les 300 premiers mètres de cette côte sont les plus difficiles. Lorsqu'on arrive à hauteur d'un grand parking à hauteur du Fourneau Saint-Michel, on voit la route s'élevée assez sévèrement. Heureusement, la partie raide n'est pas longue, mais il faut s'accrocher. Après, cela monte quand même encore pendant 2 kilomètres environ, il ne faut pas sous estimer la longueur. On roule sur une nationale, mais le trafic n'est pas important du tout et on traverse une forêt.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:26:52
7 mph 00:19:01
9 mph 00:14:49
12 mph 00:11:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel can be cycled from 4 sides. Côte d'Arville from Poix-Saint-Hubert is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel from Fourneau Saint-Michel, Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel from Saint-Hubert & Rond Fayai from Saint-Hubert.

Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel from Fourneau Saint-Michel 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!

Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel from Fourneau Saint-Michel 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, Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel from Fourneau Saint-Michel is not a problem.

Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel from Fourneau Saint-Michel is 2.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel from Fourneau Saint-Michel is 6.6%.

Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel from Fourneau Saint-Michel has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.1%.

The summit of Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel from Fourneau Saint-Michel is at 1739 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:26:52 to climb Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel from Fourneau Saint-Michel. At 7 mph the time is 00:19:01, and at 9 mph 00:14:49. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:08 is an achievable time.

Côte du Fourneau Saint-Michel from Fourneau Saint-Michel is located in the region Forest of Saint-Hubert in Belgium.

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