Côte de Hesperange
Category 31.8 km
Distance
110 m
Elevation Gain
6.1%
Average Gradient
11%
Max Gradient
290 m
Summit Elevation
The Côte de Hesperange is the most accessible significant climb from Luxembourg City — rising from the Alzette valley on the capital's southern edge, it is the climb that defines the local road cycling training circuit and the first ascent encountered on many route options departing the city southwa...
Pro Tip
Luxembourg City cyclists typically ride the Côte de Hesperange as a structured interval effort — 3–5 repetitions with 10-minute active recovery between each is the standard protocol. The 11% maximum s...