Hodbomont

Hodbomont can be cycled from 8 sides. Mont Theux is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Thier du Mont from Louveigné, Mont Theux via Route de la Carrière, Mont Theux via Mont, Mont Theux from Juslenville, Hodbomont via Les Minières, Hodbomont & Hodbomont from Mont.

You don't need special gearing for Hodbomont. 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.

Hodbomont 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.

Hodbomont is 1.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Hodbomont is 6.5%.

Hodbomont has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.8%.

The summit of Hodbomont is at 1007 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:12:52 to climb Hodbomont. At 7 mph the time is 00:09:06, and at 9 mph 00:07:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:20 is an achievable time.

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