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Col de Champex from Les Valettes

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Col de Champex from Les Valettes
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Col de Champex from Les Valettes
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Difficulty points 765
Length 6.5 mi
Average gradient 8.2%
Steepest segment 12.3%
Total ascent 2822 ft

Short recap

21 hairpin turns
#78 toughest climb of Valais
#86 most elevation gain of Valais
#92 longest climb of Valais
#49 average steepest climb of Valais
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Col de Champex from Les Valettes is a climb in the region Valais. It is 6.5 mi long and bridges 2822 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 765. The top of the ascent is located at 4911 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 5 reviews of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road names: Route de Champex & Route des Valettes

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Heel rustige klim. Je denkt te kunnen uitrusten bij de haarspeldbochten maar niets is minder waar. Alle haarspeldbochten zijn minstens 14％. Voor de rest is er niks speciaal aan deze klim, uitzicht onderweg is niets vergeleken met andere klimmen in de buurt. Maar nog altijd wel de moeite om tot het gezeligge dorpje boven te rijden.... read more

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Heel rustige klim. Je denkt te kunnen uitrusten bij de haarspeldbochten maar niets is minder waar. Alle haarspeldbochten zijn minstens 14％. Voor de rest is er niks speciaal aan deze klim, uitzicht onderweg is niets vergeleken met andere klimmen in de buurt. Maar nog altijd wel de moeite om tot het gezeligge dorpje boven te rijden.

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PjotrUbels
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11 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Beautiful route, with great views at the top by a small lake!

Mooie route, met mooi uitzicht op de top bij een meertje!

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Kevin
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1 y 5.0
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Beautiful climb to on an idyllic mountain lake. This climb is perfect as an alternative to the busy road towards Grand St-Bernhard Pass.

Prachtige klim naar op een idyllisch bergmeer. Deze klim kan je perfect gebruiken als alternatief voor de drukke weg richting Grand St-Bernhardpas.

Col de Champex from Les Valettes
Col de Champex from Les Valettes
Col de Champex from Les Valettes
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TimEstrello
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1 y 4.0

Prachtig einddorp met een uitdagend klim op goed en veilig wegdek

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WilliamThienpont
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2 y 4.0 00:51:23 (7.6 mph)
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Very steep, so a little resistance is definitely a plus. The town of Champex is a very nice reward with a beautiful lake. The road is relatively quiet of traffic and often runs between trees. Nice.

Zeer steil, een klein verzetje is dus zeker een pluspunt. Het stadje Champex is een heel toffe beloning met een mooi meer. De weg is relatief rustig van verkeer en loopt vaak tussen de bomen. Leuk.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:18:45
7 mph 00:55:45
9 mph 00:43:27
12 mph 00:32:38

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Champex can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Champex from Les Valettes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Champex from Orsières.

Col de Champex from Les Valettes 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!

Col de Champex from Les Valettes 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.

Col de Champex from Les Valettes is 6.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Champex from Les Valettes is 8.2%.

Col de Champex from Les Valettes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.3%.

The summit of Col de Champex from Les Valettes is at 4911 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:18:45 to climb Col de Champex from Les Valettes. At 7 mph the time is 00:55:45, and at 9 mph 00:43:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:32:38 is an achievable time.

Col de Champex from Les Valettes is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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