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Route de Planchouet

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Elevation profile Route de Planchouet

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Difficulty points 709
Length 5.1 km
Average gradient 10.7%
Steepest 100 metres 24.2%
Total ascent 547 m

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#93 toughest climb of Valais
#91 average steepest climb of Swiss Alps
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Route de Planchouet is a climb in the region Valais. It is 5.1 km long and bridges 547 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 709. The top of the ascent is located at 1522 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route du Stade, Route de Plan Désert, Route de Planchouet & Chemin de Planchouet

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:43:53
11 km/h 00:27:55
15 km/h 00:20:28
19 km/h 00:16:10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Route de Planchouet 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!

Route de Planchouet 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.

Route de Planchouet is 5.1 km long.

The average gradient of Route de Planchouet is 10.7%.

Route de Planchouet has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 24.2%.

The summit of Route de Planchouet is at 1522 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:43:53 to climb Route de Planchouet. At 11 km/h the time is 00:27:55, and at 15 km/h 00:20:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:10 is an achievable time.

Route de Planchouet is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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