La Forclaz from Le Sépey

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Difficulty points	245
Length	4.2 km
Average gradient	7.5%
Steepest 100 metres	11%
Total ascent	316 m

Difficulty points

245

Length

4.2 km

Average gradient

7.5%

Steepest 100 metres

11%

Total ascent

316 m

Short recap

2 hairpin turns

#82 toughest climb of Vaud

#74 most elevation gain of Vaud

#86 longest climb of Vaud

#56 average steepest climb of Vaud

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I did this climb as part of the 2024 UCI Granfondo Suisse. Nice climb! Never too steep. At the top in La Forclaz there is a small skiresort, with a bar as well.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:36:21
11 km/h	00:23:08
15 km/h	00:16:58
19 km/h	00:13:23

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Frequently Asked Questions

La Forclaz from Le Sépey 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!

La Forclaz from Le Sépey is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, La Forclaz from Le Sépey is not a problem.

La Forclaz from Le Sépey is 4.2 km long.

The average gradient of La Forclaz from Le Sépey is 7.5%.

La Forclaz from Le Sépey has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11%.

The summit of La Forclaz from Le Sépey is at 1261 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:36:21 to climb La Forclaz from Le Sépey. At 11 km/h the time is 00:23:08, and at 15 km/h 00:16:58. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:23 is an achievable time.

La Forclaz from Le Sépey is located in the region Vaud in Switzerland.

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