Côte de la Roche-aux-Faucons
Category 31.8 km
Distance
122 m
Elevation Gain
8.7%
Average Gradient
15%
Max Gradient
Added to the Liège-Bastogne-Liège route in 2008, La Roche-aux-Faucons immediately became one of its decisive climbs. The 1.8km averages 8.7% on a road that alternates between smooth tarmac and sections of degraded surface, demanding constant adjustment of line and power output. It sits just 35km fro...
Pro Tip
The descent from La Roche-aux-Faucons is fast and straight — one of the few places in the Ardennes to build genuine speed between climbs. The combination with La Redoute and Côte de Saint-Nicolas in a...
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Cycling in Ardennes