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Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin

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2 reviews | Elevation profile | 10 photos
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
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Elevation profile Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin

Statistics

Difficulty points 1510
Length 24 km
Average gradient 7.5%
Steepest 100 metres 12.1%
Total ascent 1799 m

Short recap

19 hairpin turns
#60 toughest climb of Alps
#70 most elevation gain of Europe
#35 longest climb of Switzerland
#77 average steepest climb of Valais
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Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin is a climb in the region Valais. It is 24 km long and bridges 1799 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1510. The top of the ascent is located at 2252 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 10 photos.

Road names: Route de Vuisse, Rue de Chandolin & Route du Sanetsch

4.0 by joanie86
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Difficult climb, 2/3 of the way up is mostly forest, then there are a few switchbacks where the view is clearer and you can see the glacier range in the distance. The best views are about 2 before you arrive, and the view on the other side of the pass isn't particularly impressive (but we didn't go down the other side). Very little traffic!... read more

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Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
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Reviews (2)

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joanie86
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9 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

Difficult climb, 2/3 of the way up is mostly forest, then there are a few switchbacks where the view is clearer and you can see the glacier range in the distance. The best views are about 2 before you arrive, and the view on the other side of the pass isn't particularly impressive (but we didn't go down the other side). Very little traffic!

Difficile ascension, le 2/3 de la montée est majoritairement dans la forêt, ensuite il y a quelques lacets où la vue est plus dégagée, on y voit la chaîne de glaciers au loin. Les plus belles vues sont environ 2 avant d’arriver, la vue de l’autre côté du col n’est pas particulièrement impressionnante (mais nous ne sommes pas descendues l’autre côté). Très peu de trafic!

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
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GarethWyn
GarethWyn
9 Mo 5.0

Really nice varied ride. Rode one morning out of Savièse, small decent before you hit the climb.

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
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Climbing times

7 km/h 03:25:51
11 km/h 02:10:59
15 km/h 01:36:03
19 km/h 01:15:50

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Sanetsch can be cycled from 3 sides. Col du Sanetsch is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Sanetsch from Conthey & Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin.

The Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin is 24 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin is 7.5%.

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.1%.

The summit of Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin is at 2252 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:25:51 to climb Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin. At 11 km/h the time is 02:10:59, and at 15 km/h 01:36:03. For the fastest cyclists, 01:15:50 is an achievable time.

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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