Mur de Huy
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| Mur de Huy | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 204 m |
| Location | Wallonia, Belgium |
| Start | Huy |
| Altitude | 121 m |
| Length | 1300 m |
| Average gradient | 9,3 % |
| Maximum gradient | 26 % |
The Mur de Huy (English: Wall of Huy) is a 128 metres (420 ft) high hill located in Huy, Belgium. It is also known as le Chemin des Chapelles (English: The Path of the Chapels) because of the seven chapels along its route. This climb is famous for being part of the route of La Flèche Wallonne professional cycling race.
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The Mur de Huy has been the site of the finishing line of the Flèche Wallonne since 1983. It is climbed three times with the finishing line at the top of the last climb up the Mur. The climb has a length of 1,300 m (4,300 ft) with an average grade of 9.3% and some sections around 17% (up to 26% in one bend),[1] the Flèche Wallonne is often decided on its slopes.
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Coordinates: 50°30′56″N 5°14′48″E / 50.51545°N 5.24666°E
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