Col des Planches from Martigny is a climb in the region Valais. It is 10.3km long and bridges 919 vertical meters with an average gradient of 8.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 925. The top of the ascent is located at 1411 meters above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 9 photos.
Road names: Route de Chemin, Route du Col des Planches & Route du Col des Planches
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Very tough first kilometre, where the gradient is well into the double digits. After that, it slows down a bit, but it doesn't get any easier. Only towards the end does the climb become a bit wavy, steep alternating with (almost) flat. Meanwhile, you have a beautiful view, so definitely recommended!
Zeer pittige eerste kilometer, waar het stijgingspercentage ruim in de dubbele cijfers gaat. Daarna zakt het iets af, maar gemakkelijk wordt het niet. Pas naar het einde toe gaat de klim een beetje golvend omhoog, steil afgewisseld met (bijna) vlak. Ondertussen heb je een prachtig uitzicht, dus zeker een aanrader!
Col des Planches, the Col runs from Martigny at 471m with an average gradient of about 9％, Don’t underestimate how difficult this climb is. Road surface great and minimal traffic. Cafe sign at the top if you need refreshments.
Enjoy. ❤️💪🏼🚴🏽♂️
Superb ascent, a must if you are in the region and like steep climbs. The foot is at a roundabout (see photo), then from the start the slope is very steep. The view over the Rhone valley is superb, especially in the first part of the climb, where the steepest part is also located (16％). Afterwards, the route continues to climb steadily. At the top, there is a possibility to continue to the Lein Pass, but this part of the route is much worse.
Superbe ascension, incontournable si on est dans la région et qu'on aime les dénivelés. Le pied se trouve au niveau d'un rond point (voir photo), puis dès le départ la pente est très forte. La vue sur la vallée du Rhône est superbe, surtout dans la première partie de l'ascension, où se trouve également la partie la plus raide (16％). Ensuite, la route continue à monter de façon constante. Au sommet, possibilité de poursuivre vers le col du Lein, mais cette partie de la route est nettement plus mauvaise
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