La Redoute
Category 22 km
Distance
174 m
Elevation Gain
8.9%
Average Gradient
22%
Max Gradient
The most iconic climb in the Belgian Ardennes and the defining moment in Liège-Bastogne-Liège since it was added to the route in 1979. La Redoute rises from the Amblève valley through a narrow, sunken road hemmed in by forest, averaging 8.9% over 2km with a notorious section exceeding 20% midway tha...
Pro Tip
The run-in from the valley floor allows you to carry speed into the lower slopes. Once the first steep ramp hits at approximately 400m from the base, conserve energy for the 20%+ section in the middle...
Part of
Cycling in Ardennes