Barrage de Moiry from Zinal

Barrage de Moiry can be cycled from 3 sides. Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Barrage de Moiry from Chippis via Briey & Barrage de Moiry from Zinal.

Barrage de Moiry from Zinal is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Barrage de Moiry from Zinal is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Barrage de Moiry from Zinal is 11.7 km long.

The average gradient of Barrage de Moiry from Zinal is 6.9%.

Barrage de Moiry from Zinal has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.6%.

The summit of Barrage de Moiry from Zinal is at 2251 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:40:12 to climb Barrage de Moiry from Zinal. At 11 km/h the time is 01:03:46, and at 15 km/h 00:46:45. For the fastest cyclists, 00:36:55 is an achievable time.

Barrage de Moiry from Zinal is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.