Ranxo Gravel 160 km course preview
The 2026 Ranxo Gravel 160 km course is 159.8 km (99.3 mi) and finishes where it starts, with 1,999 m of climbing. RideMorrow finds 25 distinct climbs and 20 descents; the listed climbs account for 68% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 2.9 km: 2.81 km at an average 6.3%, peaking at 20.9% over 100 m. The longest is 4.39 km, starting at 75.8 km. The first quarter holds the most climbing (39%).
- Distance
- 159.8 km99.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,999 m6,560 ft
- Climbs
- 2520 descents
- Steepest 100 m
- 30.9%On a listed climb
- Corners
- 485163 technical
- High point
- 611 mLow 289 m
Elevation profile
Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.The 5 hardest climbs
Ranked by FIETS score- 1Climb 2 · from 2.9 km2.81 km · 178 m up · 6.3% average, 20.9% steepest1.1
- 2Climb 1 · from 2.1 km0.69 km · 57 m up · 8.3% average, 30.9% steepest0.5
- 3Climb 4 · from 10.8 km1.07 km · 61 m up · 5.7% average, 20.9% steepest0.4
- 4Climb 6 · from 24.3 km2.27 km · 101 m up · 4.4% average, 13.9% steepest0.4
- 5Climb 15 · from 98.3 km1.54 km · 77 m up · 5.0% average, 10.1% steepest0.4
Every climb, in ride order
25 climbs · top 5 highlighted| Climb | Starts at | Length | Elevation gain | Avg grade | Steepest 100 m | FIETS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.1 km | 0.69 km | 57 m | 8.3% | 30.9% | 0.5 |
| 2 | 2.9 km | 2.81 km | 178 m | 6.3% | 20.9% | 1.1 |
| 3 | 6.0 km | 0.66 km | 25 m | 3.7% | 8.2% | 0.1 |
| 4 | 10.8 km | 1.07 km | 61 m | 5.7% | 20.9% | 0.4 |
| 5 | 19.2 km | 0.84 km | 25 m | 3.0% | 7.1% | 0.1 |
| 6 | 24.3 km | 2.27 km | 101 m | 4.4% | 13.9% | 0.4 |
| 7 | 30.9 km | 2.63 km | 83 m | 3.1% | 7.9% | 0.3 |
| 8 | 47.5 km | 0.65 km | 33 m | 5.1% | 8.4% | 0.2 |
| 9 | 55.5 km | 0.96 km | 28 m | 2.9% | 5.8% | 0.1 |
| 10 | 57.4 km | 1.06 km | 39 m | 3.7% | 7.4% | 0.1 |
| 11 | 68.7 km | 0.38 km | 21 m | 5.5% | 10.2% | 0.1 |
| 12 | 75.8 km | 4.39 km | 115 m | 2.6% | 5.9% | 0.3 |
| 13 | 90.5 km | 1.10 km | 36 m | 3.2% | 17.9% | 0.1 |
| 14 | 95.1 km | 2.37 km | 69 m | 2.9% | 8.1% | 0.2 |
| 15 | 98.3 km | 1.54 km | 77 m | 5.0% | 10.1% | 0.4 |
| 16 | 105.0 km | 0.75 km | 23 m | 3.0% | 6.9% | 0.1 |
| 17 | 119.3 km | 2.37 km | 56 m | 2.3% | 4.9% | 0.1 |
| 18 | 122.2 km | 1.36 km | 40 m | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.1 |
| 19 | 124.8 km | 0.97 km | 35 m | 3.6% | 6.6% | 0.1 |
| 20 | 127.0 km | 2.13 km | 43 m | 2.0% | 6.6% | 0.1 |
| 21 | 131.5 km | 0.37 km | 25 m | 6.8% | 9.9% | 0.2 |
| 22 | 132.4 km | 0.84 km | 27 m | 3.2% | 6.8% | 0.1 |
| 23 | 133.6 km | 0.39 km | 25 m | 6.5% | 13.7% | 0.2 |
| 24 | 139.8 km | 2.83 km | 110 m | 3.9% | 7.4% | 0.4 |
| 25 | 155.4 km | 1.14 km | 23 m | 2.0% | 8.2% | 0.0 |
Descents
20 descents drop 1,144 m in total. The steepest:
- Descent 3 · from 12.3 km 0.49 km at 9.7% average, 14.4% at its steepest
- Descent 18 · from 139.0 km 0.70 km at 6.4% average, 13.4% at its steepest
- Descent 1 · from 6.7 km 3.39 km at 6.4% average, 12.8% at its steepest
- Descent 20 · from 144.4 km 1.51 km at 6.2% average, 11.6% at its steepest
- Descent 19 · from 142.6 km 1.43 km at 4.9% average, 10.6% at its steepest
Corners
485 corners detected from the course geometry, 90 of them on a descent.
- 62 Very technical
- 101 Technical
- 212 Moderate
- 110 Gentle
Technical corners on descents
- 2.9 km 157° right turn on a 8.8% approach · Very technical
- 7.9 km 30° left bend on a 4.7% approach · Technical
- 8.1 km 36° right bend on a 7.6% approach · Very technical
- 8.3 km 37° left bend on a 8.6% approach · Very technical
- 8.4 km 51° right bend on a 8.6% approach · Very technical
- 8.6 km 80° right turn on a 13.1% approach · Very technical
Corners describe the line on the map, not road conditions. Sightlines, grip and traffic aren't known.
Ranxo Gravel 160 km course FAQ
How much climbing is in the Ranxo Gravel 160 km?
1,999 m (6,560 ft) over 159.8 km, measured from the organizer's course file with the elevation smoothed and small fluctuations ignored. Other tools may show a different total because they count every small rise.
How many climbs does the Ranxo Gravel 160 km have?
25 climbs of at least 300 m with 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade, plus shorter rollers. Together the listed climbs gain 1,354 m.
What is the hardest climb in the Ranxo Gravel 160 km?
Climb 2, starting at 2.9 km: 2.81 km gaining 178 m at an average 6.3%. Its FIETS score is 1.1.
What is the longest climb in the Ranxo Gravel 160 km?
Climb 12, 4.39 km from 75.8 km, averaging 2.6%.
How steep does the Ranxo Gravel 160 km get?
The steepest 100 m on a listed climb averages 30.9%. Grades are measured over 100 m, so short ramps can be steeper.
Where does this course data come from?
From the course Klassmark publishes on its official site (https://ranxogravel.com/en/tracks/large-160), retrieved 2026-10-12. Organizers change courses, so check their site before the event.
Source and method
Course: Ranxo Gravel Large 2026, published by Klassmark. Retrieved 2026-10-12. RideMorrow is not affiliated with the event. Organizers change courses, so check the official site before the event.
Elevation comes from the route file, resampled every 10 m and smoothed. Climbs and descents need at least 300 m of length, 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade. Grades are measured over 100 m. Climbs are ranked by FIETS score: height² ÷ (length × 10), both in metres, without the index's high-altitude bonus. A score of 1 is a solid climb; 5 and above is a mountain pass. Weather, surface conditions, traffic and closures are not included.
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