Franschhoek Pass
Category 27.8 km
Distance
470 m
Elevation Gain
6%
Average Gradient
11%
Max Gradient
820 m
Summit Elevation
Franschhoek Pass is the eastern exit from the Franschhoek Valley — the historic Huguenot settlement that produces some of South Africa's most celebrated wines — and the Category 2 climb that bookends one of the finest cycling circuits in the Western Cape. The pass climbs 7.8km at 6.0% average from t...
Pro Tip
The Franschhoek Pass circuit from Stellenbosch is one of the great winelands day rides: Stellenbosch to Franschhoek via the Helshoogte Pass (28km), coffee at La Motte or Haute Cabrière in Franschhoek...