Oude Kwaremont
Category 42.2 km
Distance
79 m
Elevation Gain
4%
Average Gradient
11%
Max Gradient
105 m
Summit Elevation
83
Difficulty Points
9.2%
Steepest 100m
The Kwaremont is the beating heart of Tour of Flanders racing: a 2.2km mix of smooth tarmac giving way to brutal pavé sections that has broken races and riders since it first appeared in the Ronde in 1979. The gradient averages a misleadingly modest 4%, but the cobblestone sections — particularly th...
Pro Tip
Ride the Kwaremont on dry roads first to understand the cobble sections before attempting it in rain. The smooth road sections on either side allow you to build speed before the pavé hits — try to mai...
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Cycling in FlandersElevation data from climbfinder.com