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Mont Theux

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6 reviews | Elevation profile | 13 photos

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Difficulty points	149
Length	1.7 mi
Average gradient	6%
Steepest segment	15%
Total ascent	548 ft

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#69 toughest climb of Valleys of the Vesdre, de l'Amblève et de l'Ourthe

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Mont Theux is a climb in the region Valleys of the Vesdre, de l'Amblève et de l'Ourthe. It is 1.7 mi long and bridges 548 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 149. The top of the ascent is located at 1099 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 13 photos.

Road name: Rue Tillot (N62)

1.0 by N_M

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Big track with heavy traffic that is sure to bolt well in cycling races (such as the 2024 Tour de France Femmes), but as a cycling tourist is more likely to be avoided, especially as there are less crowded alternatives.... read more

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1 y 1.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Big track with heavy traffic that is sure to bolt well in cycling races (such as the 2024 Tour de France Femmes), but as a cycling tourist is more likely to be avoided, especially as there are less crowded alternatives.

Marcoj86 ^premium

1 y 2.0

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Unfortunately, when I think back to this climb, I think mostly of the fast passing car traffic. The steep part is tough, also because it is a wide road straight ahead and you have to focus on staying to the right of the road. So better choose a quieter road next time.

Fedor ^premium

1 y 2.0

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Both physically and mentally a tough climb where that comes into its own best at the 600m averaging 11％, just after the village of Mont. You crawl up the slope while traffic races past you. Without the ubiquitous traffic it would be quite a fun challenge but now it's better to avoid it (but yes, it is a very handy ford). Fair to good tarmac though so you can cycle well along the edge.

4 y 2.0

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The Mont Theux, where only Bruyneel could follow Indurain during a Tour stage in 1995 (if I'm correct). It's a tricky thing, but not to say that it makes you fall backwards. It is a big and busy road. First you have to go through a nasty curve with a crash barrier. After that there is a slightly less steep part. But after that 'easier'part through the fields, you end up between the trees. And there it gets steeper again. For me personally I find the car traffic here more annoying than the slope. A tip: take the calmer climb via Jevoumont that leads to the animal park. If you turn right there, you also reach the top of Mont Theux.

Kees

7 y

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Today in the rain we drove down this slope. Indeed a very dangerous one. Partly due to the poor road surface. At one point I started riding in the middle of the road with my tail light flashing brightly. The car behind me gave me a safer feeling.

Franck

10 y

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Gerbeen is right, that climb is life threatening for cyclists because of the way too much traffic. I did that climb a few weeks ago and the cars were going so fast and so close to me that I feared for my life. Along the steepest part of the climb is a gutter. It was full of rocks and leaves but I had to ride in this gutter to avoid being crushed....

Climbing times

5 mph	00:20:52
7 mph	00:14:46
9 mph	00:11:31
12 mph	00:08:39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mont Theux 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 Mont Theux. 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.

Mont Theux 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.

Mont Theux is 1.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Mont Theux is 6%.

Mont Theux has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15%.

The summit of Mont Theux is at 1099 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:20:52 to climb Mont Theux. At 7 mph the time is 00:14:46, and at 9 mph 00:11:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:39 is an achievable time.

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

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