Côte de La Baraque

Massif Central, France

Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%

APPROACH ROUTES

Côte de La Baraque is a Category 2 cycling climb in Massif Central, France, cresting at 765 m. From Clermont-Ferrand it rises 6.5 km at 5.9% average — 382 m of ascent, steepening to 10.9%. The steepest kilometre averages 9.8%, around km 4.2. The approach is profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.2. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.

RIDE THE CLIMB — FROM CLERMONT-FERRAND

View at km 1.4KM 1.4
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View at km 1.9KM 1.9
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View at km 2.4KM 2.4
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View at km 3KM 3.0
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View at km 3.5KM 3.5
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View at km 4.1KM 4.1
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View at km 4.6KM 4.6
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View at km 5.2KM 5.2
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View at km 5.7KM 5.7
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View at km 6.2KM 6.2
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View at km 6.5KM 6.5
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