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Col du Lein from Charrat

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This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Difficulty points 1102
Length 15 km
Average gradient 8.3%
Steepest 100 metres 13.2%
Total ascent 1239 m

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15 hairpin turns
Gravel
#87 toughest climb of Switzerland
#78 most elevation gain of Switzerland
#53 longest climb of Valais
#48 average steepest climb of Valais
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Col du Lein from Charrat is a climb in the region Valais. It is 15 km long and bridges 1239 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1102. The top of the ascent is located at 1685 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Rue des Claives, Route du Mayen Moret, Chemin du Montillet, Chemin de Creta Bala, Chemin de la Gite, Route des Mayens, Route de Sapinhaut, Route de l'Arbarey, Route de la Luy & Route du Col d

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:08:33
11 km/h 01:21:48
15 km/h 00:59:59
19 km/h 00:47:21

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Lein can be cycled from 3 sides. Col du Lein from Saxon is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Lein from Etiez & Col du Lein from Charrat.

Col du Lein from Charrat 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 du Lein from Charrat belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Col du Lein from Charrat is 15 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Lein from Charrat is 8.3%.

Col du Lein from Charrat has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Col du Lein from Charrat is at 1685 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:08:33 to climb Col du Lein from Charrat. At 11 km/h the time is 01:21:48, and at 15 km/h 00:59:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:47:21 is an achievable time.

Col du Lein from Charrat is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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