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Col du Pillon from Aigle

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Difficulty points 750
Length 14.6 mi
Average gradient 4.8%
Steepest segment 10%
Total ascent 3727 ft

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Beautiful scenery
7 hairpin turns
#24 toughest climb of Vaud
#9 most elevation gain of Vaud
#37 longest climb of Switzerland
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Col du Pillon from Aigle is a climb in the region Vaud. It is 14.6 mi long and bridges 3727 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 750. The top of the ascent is located at 5066 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route des Ormonts, 11, Champillon, La Combaz, Les Fiaudères, Fiodeyres, Les Rappes, Le Frachey & Route du Pillon

3.0 by Himmelsbla
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In Les Diablerets we arrived on the Pillon, so we didn't cycle most of the climb, but we did cycle the last steepest kilometers, next to the Col de la Croix of course. Those last steepest kilometres hurt quite a bit. I don't know how this profile gets 8％ and 7％, but the signs along the road say 8.5 - 8.5 - 10 - 8 from les Diablerets on. After conquering the Pillon you get a nice downhill part to Gsteig and if the wind is right you can keep the needle above 45 until Gstaad.... read more

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In Les Diablerets we arrived on the Pillon, so we didn't cycle most of the climb, but we did cycle the last steepest kilometers, next to the Col de la Croix of course. Those last steepest kilometres hurt quite a bit. I don't know how this profile gets 8％ and 7％, but the signs along the road say 8.5 - 8.5 - 10 - 8 from les Diablerets on. After conquering the Pillon you get a nice downhill part to Gsteig and if the wind is right you can keep the needle above 45 until Gstaad.

In Les Diablerets op de Pillon gekomen, dus het grootste gedeelte van de klim niet gefietst, maar wel de laatste steilste kilometers, naast de Col de la Croix natuurlijk. Die laatste steilste kilometers deden flink pijn. Ik weet niet hoe dit profiel aan 8％ en 7％ komt, maar de bordjes langs de weg zeggen vanaf les Diablerets 8,5 - 8,5 - 10 - 8. Na het bedwingen van de Pillon krijg je een heerlijk stuk afdalen tot in Gsteig en als de wind goed staat hou je de naald boven de 45 tot in Gstaad.

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As an alternative to this climb of the Col du Pillon, you can also make it extra difficult by first climbing the Col de La Croix, which comes from the south after a descent into Les Diablerets. The Col de La Croix is about 200 meters higher and is reached via a nice quiet wide road. Recommended! The last piece to the Col du Pillon is also very nice, with the top 'Glacier 3000'-lift.

Als alternatief op deze beklimming van de Col du Pillon kun je hem ook extra zwaar maken door eerst de Col de La Croix te beklimmen, die vanuit het zuiden na een afdaling uitkomt in Les Diablerets. De Col de La Croix ligt zo'n 200 meter hoger en is te bereiken via een mooie rustige brede weg. Aanrader! Het laatste stuk naar de Col du Pillon is ook erg mooi, met als top de 'Glacier 3000'-lift.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:55:39
7 mph 02:04:21
9 mph 01:36:54
12 mph 01:12:48

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Pillon can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Pillon from Aigle is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Pillon from Aigle. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Col du Pillon from Aigle 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 du Pillon from Aigle is 14.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Pillon from Aigle is 4.8%.

Col du Pillon from Aigle has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10%.

The summit of Col du Pillon from Aigle is at 5066 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:55:39 to climb Col du Pillon from Aigle. At 7 mph the time is 02:04:21, and at 9 mph 01:36:54. For the fastest cyclists, 01:12:48 is an achievable time.

Col du Pillon from Aigle is located in the region Vaud in Switzerland.

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