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Aminona from Sierre

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Elevation profile Aminona from Sierre

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Difficulty points 1055
Length 11.1 mi
Average gradient 7.1%
Steepest segment 11.1%
Total ascent 4150 ft

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Hidden gem
15 hairpin turns
#39 toughest climb of Valais
#70 most elevation gain of Switzerland
#88 longest climb of Switzerland
#86 average steepest climb of Valais
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Aminona from Sierre is a climb in the region Valais. It is 11.1 mi long and bridges 4150 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1055. The top of the ascent is located at 5915 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Chemin des vendanges, Chemin des Ecoliers, Route Principale, , Route Cantonale de Loc, Route de Carles, Route de Loc, Route de l'Aminona & Route des Mayens

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
A variant with little traffic for the ascent to Crans-Montana and company. From Sierre, the climb to Mollens is on vineyard or forest roads with little traffic. From Mollens there's a little more traffic but it remains limited.... read more

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A variant with little traffic for the ascent to Crans-Montana and company. From Sierre, the climb to Mollens is on vineyard or forest roads with little traffic. From Mollens there's a little more traffic but it remains limited.

Une variante avec peu de circulation pour montée vers Crans-Montana et compagnie. En partant de Sierre, la montée jusqu'à Mollens se fait que par des routes de vignes ou en forêt avec une faible circulation. Depuis Mollens y'a un peu plus de circulation mais sa reste limiter.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:13:23
7 mph 01:34:26
9 mph 01:13:35
12 mph 00:55:17

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aminona can be cycled from 3 sides. Aminona from Sierre is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Crans-Montana from Sierre & Col de Crans-Montana from Ollons via Montana.

Aminona from Sierre 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!

Aminona from Sierre 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.

Aminona from Sierre is 11.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Aminona from Sierre is 7.1%.

Aminona from Sierre has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.1%.

The summit of Aminona from Sierre is at 5915 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:13:23 to climb Aminona from Sierre. At 7 mph the time is 01:34:26, and at 9 mph 01:13:35. For the fastest cyclists, 00:55:17 is an achievable time.

Aminona from Sierre is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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