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Portes de Culet from Collombey

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6 reviews | Elevation profile | 11 photos
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Portes de Culet from Collombey
Portes de Culet from Collombey
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Portes de Culet from Collombey
Portes de Culet from Collombey
Portes de Culet from Collombey
Portes de Culet from Collombey
Portes de Culet from Collombey
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Elevation profile Portes de Culet from Collombey

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Difficulty points 1092
Length 19.2 km
Average gradient 7.2%
Steepest 100 metres 13.6%
Total ascent 1386 m

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14 hairpin turns
#94 toughest climb of Switzerland
#38 most elevation gain of Switzerland
#66 longest climb of Switzerland
#82 average steepest climb of Valais
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Portes de Culet from Collombey is a climb in the region Valais. It is 19.2 km long and bridges 1386 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1092. The top of the ascent is located at 1787 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 11 photos.

Road names: Rue du Rovra, Rue Clavelaire, Rue du Vigneron, Route de Draversaz, Route de Draversa, Route de Culet & Route de Champsot

5.0 by SimonD86
Incredible hidden gem of a climb. It's technically closed to traffic although in reality you do see an occasional vehicle, but super quiet. I would say in 6 ascents i have come across no more than a couple of cars, a few tractors and a horse or 2. The views back toward Aigle and Lac Leman are amazing as you climb through the wooded hillside, but after some steep sections through the trees the road comes out on a plateau which is familiar from skiing in chatel and you can see the top of the ... read more

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Reviews (6)

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SimonD86
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Incredible hidden gem of a climb. It's technically closed to traffic although in reality you do see an occasional vehicle, but super quiet. I would say in 6 ascents i have come across no more than a couple of cars, a few tractors and a horse or 2. The views back toward Aigle and Lac Leman are amazing as you climb through the wooded hillside, but after some steep sections through the trees the road comes out on a plateau which is familiar from skiing in chatel and you can see the top of the col. Absolutely worth making a detour to do this climb!

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GuillaumeC17842
1 w 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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It's a long, beautiful pass, well shaded, with almost no traffic ... and it doesn't end in a dead end!

Long col très beau, bien ombragé, dépourvu de toute circulation ou presque … et qui ne fini pas en cul de sac !

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ZachW
1 w 5.0

Stunningly beautiful climb, tree cover in lower sections provides excellent shade. Road surface is not excellent with a few meters of gravel but easily dealt with.

Portes de Culet from Collombey
Portes de Culet from Collombey
Portes de Culet from Collombey
Portes de Culet from Collombey
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ArnaudM93
1 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Nice steady climb, lovely scenery but lots of rocks and rock falls. No cars

Belle montée régulière, jolis paysages mais beaucoup de cailloux/chutes de pierres. Pas de voiture

Portes de Culet from Collombey
Portes de Culet from Collombey
Portes de Culet from Collombey
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ArnaudM93
1 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Nice steady climb, lovely scenery but lots of rocks and rock falls. No cars

Belle montée régulière, jolis paysages mais beaucoup de cailloux/chutes de pierres. Pas de voiture

Portes de Culet from Collombey
Portes de Culet from Collombey
Portes de Culet from Collombey
Portes de Culet from Collombey
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RaffaelloD
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Very lightly used ascent. Barrier in the first third if the summit is still covered in snow. Descent to Morgins

Montée très peu fréquentée. Barrière au premier tiers si le sommet est encore enneigé. Descente sur Morgins

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:44:59
11 km/h 01:44:59
15 km/h 01:16:59
19 km/h 01:00:47

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Frequently Asked Questions

Portes de Culet can be cycled from 2 sides. Portes de Culet from Morgins is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Portes de Culet from Collombey.

Portes de Culet from Collombey 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!

Portes de Culet from Collombey 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.

Portes de Culet from Collombey is 19.2 km long.

The average gradient of Portes de Culet from Collombey is 7.2%.

Portes de Culet from Collombey has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.6%.

The summit of Portes de Culet from Collombey is at 1787 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:44:59 to climb Portes de Culet from Collombey. At 11 km/h the time is 01:44:59, and at 15 km/h 01:16:59. For the fastest cyclists, 01:00:47 is an achievable time.

Portes de Culet from Collombey is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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