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Col de Champex from Orsières

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4 reviews | Elevation profile | 11 photos
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Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
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Elevation profile Col de Champex from Orsières

Statistics

Difficulty points 413
Length 10.7 km
Average gradient 5.8%
Steepest 100 metres 11.2%
Total ascent 621 m

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7 hairpin turns
#90 longest climb of Valais
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Col de Champex from Orsières is a climb in the region Valais. It is 10.7 km long and bridges 621 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 413. The top of the ascent is located at 1497 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 11 photos.

Road names: Route de la Gare, Route de la Vallée, Route de Ferret, Route de la Piscine & Route du Lac

4.0 by ZachW
Excellent little climb, especially after the first km or so, once you turn off the main road. Enough gradient to feel like something without ever presenting a really difficult wall. Good chance to do a climb without too much necessary expenditure, or to work on speed a little above an endurance tempo. Beautiful view throughout and gorgeous lake at the top is a bonus.... read more

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Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
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Reviews (4)

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ZachW
1 y 4.0

Excellent little climb, especially after the first km or so, once you turn off the main road. Enough gradient to feel like something without ever presenting a really difficult wall. Good chance to do a climb without too much necessary expenditure, or to work on speed a little above an endurance tempo. Beautiful view throughout and gorgeous lake at the top is a bonus.

Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
Col de Champex from Orsières
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LorenzoGbr
1 y 3.0

Very regular climb, no traffic and the road is well kept.

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Walter024
2 y 3.0
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Nice climb, never really tough and manageable in length. At the end a nice little lake with catering facilities.

Leuk klimmetje, nooit echt zwaar en qua lengte te overzien. Op het eind een leuk meertje waar ook horeca is.

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LoicHaldimann
3 y 3.0
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Not a difficult climb, a recovery climb. It is pretty and does not receive too much traffic. It is well suited for those who are starting their pass season. If you are doing the difficult passes it is a nice end point for your long rides. The lake allows you to get your legs wet.

Une montée pas difficile, de reprise. Elle est jolie et ne reçoit pas trop de trafic. Elle convient bien pour ceux qui commencent leur saison des cols. Si vous faites les cols difficiles c'est un joli terminus pour vos longues sorties. Le lac permet de mouiller les jambes.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:31:18
11 km/h 00:58:06
15 km/h 00:42:36
19 km/h 00:33:38

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Champex can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Champex from Les Valettes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Champex from Orsières.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Champex from Orsières. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Col de Champex from Orsières is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col de Champex from Orsières is 10.7 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Champex from Orsières is 5.8%.

Col de Champex from Orsières has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.2%.

The summit of Col de Champex from Orsières is at 1497 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:31:18 to climb Col de Champex from Orsières. At 11 km/h the time is 00:58:06, and at 15 km/h 00:42:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:38 is an achievable time.

Col de Champex from Orsières is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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