Côte de la Redoute
La Redoute is one of the most famous names in the Ardennes. It is steep, decisive and exactly the kind of climb where Liège Bastogne Liège starts to feel less like a race route and more like a warning.
- Length
- 1.6 to 2 km
- Elevation Gain
- Not yet available
- Average Gradient
- 9.5 to 9.7%
- Difficulty
- Very Challenging
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Côte de la Redoute has the right mix of fame and brutality. The climb is not long, but with an average just under ten percent and ramps reaching 20 to 22 percent, it quickly becomes serious. It is the sort of road that makes riders choose between rhythm and survival.
Part of its appeal is how direct it feels. There is no grand mountain scenery and no long Alpine build up. Just a hard Ardennes road, a famous name and a gradient that keeps pressing. For anyone tracing the classics, La Redoute is essential.
How to Ride It
- Do not sprint into the lower section. The steepest ramps can punish early enthusiasm.
- Keep your cadence alive. Once it drops too far, the climb becomes much harder to rescue.
- Ride over the top with intent. The summit comes quickly, but the effort can linger in the legs.
Where to Stay
Aywaille is the most direct base for La Redoute, while Liège works better if you want a larger city base for a wider Ardennes trip.
Practical Tips
- The climb is best ridden as part of a loop, not as an isolated stop.
- Expect narrow roads and local traffic. Hold your line, especially when the gradient is steep.
- Use compact gearing. This is not a climb for showing off.
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