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Col de la Forclaz from Le Châtelard

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Difficulty points 329
Length 7.1 km
Average gradient 6.1%
Steepest 100 metres 15.4%
Total ascent 437 m

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Col de la Forclaz from Le Châtelard is a climb in the region Valais. It is 7.1 km long and bridges 437 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 329. The top of the ascent is located at 1530 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Route Cantonale & 203

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Deze klim moet je er gewoon bijnemen als je terugkomt van de barrage d'emosson. Niets aan te doen ... niets speciaal aan ... geen mooi zicht behalve boven dan ...

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Jeroen
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I did this climb while bikepacking from Cluses towards Martigny. I thought this climb was fine. There is indeed some traffic, but I didn't find it distracting. It is really a runner and leads through a nice forest with views of the surrounding mountains here and there. The descent on the other side of the Forclaz is terribly fast, great fun!

Ik heb deze klim gedaan tijdens een bikepacking van Cluses richting Martigny. Ik vond deze klim wel prima. Er is inderdaad wat verkeer, maar ik vond het niet storend. Het is echt een loper en voert door een mooi bos met her en der zicht op de omringende bergen. De afdaling aan de andere kant van de Forclaz is vreselijk snel, dikke fun!

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Kevin
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Ridden this climb on the way back towards Martigny, after first climbing Barrage Emosson. This climb is not very special and is probably only a connecting route.

Deze klim op de terugweg gereden richting Martigny, na eerst Barrage Emosson beklommen te hebben. Deze klim is weinig bijzonder en pak je allicht enkel mee als verbindingsweg.

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Short climb with a water stop in Trient, nothing too difficult. Traffic might be a no-no, on the same day I had two close calls with an incoming car that was attempting a pass — going in both directions and in the same spot (between Trient and Châtelard).
The descent towards Martigny is worthwhile, though: great views and great road.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:01:12
11 km/h 00:38:56
15 km/h 00:28:33
19 km/h 00:22:32

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Forclaz can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de la Forclaz from Le Châtelard is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Forclaz from La Croix & Col de la Forclaz from Martigny.

Col de la Forclaz from Le Châtelard 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!

Col de la Forclaz from Le Châtelard 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 la Forclaz from Le Châtelard is 7.1 km long.

The average gradient of Col de la Forclaz from Le Châtelard is 6.1%.

Col de la Forclaz from Le Châtelard has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.4%.

The summit of Col de la Forclaz from Le Châtelard is at 1530 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:01:12 to climb Col de la Forclaz from Le Châtelard. At 11 km/h the time is 00:38:56, and at 15 km/h 00:28:33. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:32 is an achievable time.

Col de la Forclaz from Le Châtelard is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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