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Mex from Epinassey

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Elevation profile Mex from Epinassey

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Difficulty points 753
Length 7.5 km
Average gradient 9.3%
Steepest 100 metres 19.2%
Total ascent 700 m

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Beautiful scenery
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7 hairpin turns
#80 toughest climb of Valais
#20 average steepest climb of Valais
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Mex from Epinassey is a climb in the region Valais. It is 7.5 km long and bridges 700 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 753. The top of the ascent is located at 1104 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route de'Epinassey

5.0 by cyberez
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Nice steep climb, with little traffic (especially the 2nd part), and superb scenery once you reach Mex.... read more

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10 Mo 5.0 00:50:00 (9 km/h)
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Nice steep climb, with little traffic (especially the 2nd part), and superb scenery once you reach Mex.

Jolie montée très raide, avec peu de circulation (surtout la 2ème partie), et un superbe paysage une fois arrivé à Mex

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:04:28
11 km/h 00:41:01
15 km/h 00:30:05
19 km/h 00:23:45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mex from Epinassey 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!

Mex from Epinassey is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Mex from Epinassey is 7.5 km long.

The average gradient of Mex from Epinassey is 9.3%.

Mex from Epinassey has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.2%.

The summit of Mex from Epinassey is at 1104 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:04:28 to climb Mex from Epinassey. At 11 km/h the time is 00:41:01, and at 15 km/h 00:30:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:23:45 is an achievable time.

Mex from Epinassey is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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