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RBC GranFondo Whistler Forte course preview

The 2026 RBC GranFondo Whistler Forte course is 146.4 km (90.9 mi), with 3,168 m of climbing. RideMorrow finds 40 distinct climbs and 29 descents; the listed climbs account for 77% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 69.3 km: 4.13 km at an average 4.5%, peaking at 11.1% over 100 m. The longest is 4.17 km, starting at 6.4 km. The third quarter holds the most climbing (28%).

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CourseClimbsStartFinish
Distance
146.4 km90.9 mi
Elevation gain
3,168 m10,394 ft
Climbs
4029 descents
Steepest 100 m
25.4%On a listed climb
Corners
6916 technical
High point
875 mLow 3 m

Elevation profile

Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.
First quarter842 m0 km–37 km
Second quarter804 m37 km–73 km
Third quarter900 m73 km–110 km
Final quarter622 m110 km–146 km

The 5 hardest climbs

Ranked by FIETS score
  1. 1
    Climb 21 · from 69.3 km4.13 km · 185 m up · 4.5% average, 11.1% steepest
    0.8
  2. 2
    Climb 36 · from 113.9 km3.31 km · 158 m up · 4.8% average, 15.5% steepest
    0.8
  3. 3
    Climb 16 · from 45.9 km2.08 km · 119 m up · 5.7% average, 19.2% steepest
    0.7
  4. 4
    Climb 17 · from 51.6 km1.26 km · 96 m up · 7.6% average, 18.7% steepest
    0.7
  5. 5
    Climb 27 · from 87.7 km0.37 km · 52 m up · 14.0% average, 17.8% steepest
    0.7

Every climb, in ride order

40 climbs · top 5 highlighted
ClimbStarts atLengthElevation gainAvg gradeSteepest 100 mFIETS
12.0 km1.59 km64 m4.0%11.1%0.3
26.4 km4.17 km162 m3.9%13.4%0.6
313.5 km0.68 km29 m4.3%5.3%0.1
415.2 km1.24 km37 m3.0%7.8%0.1
517.9 km0.99 km75 m7.6%25.4%0.6
619.1 km1.35 km63 m4.7%12.3%0.3
725.7 km0.36 km24 m6.7%11.8%0.2
827.4 km0.39 km20 m5.2%11.8%0.1
928.7 km0.59 km31 m5.2%9.7%0.2
1030.2 km1.15 km29 m2.5%8.0%0.1
1133.4 km0.65 km50 m7.7%19.4%0.4
1235.2 km0.70 km39 m5.5%13.3%0.2
1337.2 km0.69 km21 m3.1%5.8%0.1
1438.8 km0.80 km33 m4.1%7.9%0.1
1540.9 km0.57 km26 m4.6%6.5%0.1
1645.9 km2.08 km119 m5.7%19.2%0.7
1751.6 km1.26 km96 m7.6%18.7%0.7
1853.0 km1.60 km80 m5.0%15.2%0.4
1959.1 km0.75 km25 m3.3%6.4%0.1
2060.9 km0.65 km24 m3.8%7.0%0.1
2169.3 km4.13 km185 m4.5%11.1%0.8
2273.9 km1.97 km82 m4.2%14.8%0.3
2377.0 km1.32 km89 m6.8%12.5%0.6
2481.6 km1.17 km34 m2.9%7.7%0.1
2583.9 km1.37 km63 m4.6%7.9%0.3
2685.5 km1.85 km83 m4.5%12.5%0.4
2787.7 km0.37 km52 m14.0%17.8%0.7
2893.2 km2.19 km55 m2.5%6.7%0.1
2997.0 km0.80 km32 m4.0%9.5%0.1
30100.0 km1.23 km47 m3.8%9.2%0.2
31101.7 km1.14 km43 m3.8%8.4%0.2
32103.2 km1.92 km43 m2.2%9.1%0.1
33106.3 km2.33 km109 m4.7%12.4%0.5
34108.9 km0.97 km47 m4.9%8.6%0.2
35111.7 km0.75 km42 m5.6%8.3%0.2
36113.9 km3.31 km158 m4.8%15.5%0.8
37118.5 km0.71 km26 m3.7%9.8%0.1
38132.6 km3.70 km124 m3.3%9.3%0.4
39138.3 km1.04 km43 m4.1%7.4%0.2
40141.8 km0.65 km22 m3.4%9.5%0.1

Descents

29 descents drop 1,656 m in total. The steepest:

  • Descent 4 · from 20.7 km 1.81 km at 6.1% average, 20.5% at its steepest
  • Descent 8 · from 34.4 km 0.85 km at 5.6% average, 18.1% at its steepest
  • Descent 7 · from 31.3 km 0.94 km at 5.8% average, 17.2% at its steepest
  • Descent 23 · from 88.0 km 1.99 km at 6.6% average, 15.4% at its steepest
  • Descent 25 · from 121.1 km 3.29 km at 4.8% average, 15.3% at its steepest

Corners

69 corners detected from the course geometry, 20 of them on a descent.

  • 5 Very technical
  • 11 Technical
  • 21 Moderate
  • 32 Gentle

Technical corners on descents

  • 0.1 km 58° left bend on a 8.2% approach · Technical
  • 0.6 km 41° right bend on a 3.6% approach · Technical
  • 31.8 km 42° left bend on a 14.8% approach · Technical
  • 34.3 km 41° right bend on a 13.5% approach · Technical
  • 49.0 km 38° right bend on a 9.1% approach · Technical
  • 117.4 km 54° right bend on a 8.7% approach · Technical

Corners describe the line on the map, not road conditions. Sightlines, grip and traffic aren't known.

RBC GranFondo Whistler Forte course FAQ

How much climbing is in the RBC GranFondo Whistler Forte?

3,168 m (10,394 ft) over 146.4 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 RBC GranFondo Whistler Forte have?

40 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 2,427 m.

What is the hardest climb in the RBC GranFondo Whistler Forte?

Climb 21, starting at 69.3 km: 4.13 km gaining 185 m at an average 4.5%. Its FIETS score is 0.8.

What is the longest climb in the RBC GranFondo Whistler Forte?

Climb 2, 4.17 km from 6.4 km, averaging 3.9%.

How steep does the RBC GranFondo Whistler Forte get?

The steepest 100 m on a listed climb averages 25.4%. Grades are measured over 100 m, so short ramps can be steeper.

Where does this course data come from?

From the course RBC GranFondo Whistler publishes on its official site (https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/distances), retrieved 2026-10-12. Organizers change courses, so check their site before the event.

Source and method

Course: RBC GranFondo Whistler - Forte Callaghan, published by RBC GranFondo Whistler. 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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