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Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad

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4 reviews | Elevation profile | 16 photos
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
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Statistics

Difficulty points 272
Length 8.2 mi
Average gradient 3.6%
Steepest segment 11.8%
Total ascent 1562 ft

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Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#75 most elevation gain of Bern
#14 longest climb of Bern
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Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad is a climb in the region Bern. It is 8.2 mi long and bridges 1562 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 272. The top of the ascent is located at 5075 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 16 photos.

Road names: Gsteigstrasse, Pillonstrasse, Gründ & Route du Pillon

4.0 by elbowboy
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German.
Relatively easy ascent for this area, but very scenic. From Gstaad to Gsteig, the climb is barely noticeable. No steep ramps after that either. Beautiful hairpin bends, partly between trees. Wide road and good tarmac. Relatively heavy traffic, but you pass each other well. On the left you can see the upper station of the Glacier 3000 cable car, the lower station of which is located directly on the col. The last kilometre is a little steeper, but easily manageable. At the top there is a large car... read more

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Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
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elbowboy
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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German. Show original

Relatively easy ascent for this area, but very scenic. From Gstaad to Gsteig, the climb is barely noticeable. No steep ramps after that either. Beautiful hairpin bends, partly between trees. Wide road and good tarmac. Relatively heavy traffic, but you pass each other well. On the left you can see the upper station of the Glacier 3000 cable car, the lower station of which is located directly on the col. The last kilometre is a little steeper, but easily manageable. At the top there is a large car park for cable car tourists and a pass sign. Descent straight on to Les Diablerets.

Verhältnismäßig einfacher Anstieg für diese Gegend, aber landschaftlich sehr schön. Von Gstaad bis Gsteig ist die Steigerung kaum spürbar. Danach auch keine steilen Rampen. Schöne Serpentinen, teilweise liegt die Strecke zwischen Bäumen. Breite Straße und guter Asphalt. Relativ viel Verkehr, aber man kommt gut aneinander vorbei. Links sieht man auf den letzten Kilometern die obere Station der Seilbahn von Glacier 3000, deren untere Station direkt auf dem Col liegt. Der letzte Kilometer ist etwas steiler, aber gut machbar. Oben ein großer Parkplatz für die Seilbahntouristen und ein Passschild. Abfahrt geradeaus nach Les Diablerets.

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Floris98
Floris98
2 y 3.0
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The scenery with views of the snow-capped peaks is stunning. The climb is actually quite doable, only the last one and a half kilometres are sometimes a bit of a strain, especially if you already have the Col du Sanetsch in your legs. In terms of traffic, it is fairly busy, but there is also plenty of space and good road surface, so it doesn't bother you very much. The pass itself is not necessarily beautiful, so just enjoy the view along the way ;)

De omgeving met zicht op de besneeuwde toppen is schitterend. De klim is eigenlijk heel goed te doen, alleen de laatste anderhalve kilometer is het soms stoempen, zeker als je al de Col du Sanetsch in de benen hebt. Qua verkeer is het redelijk druk, maar er is ook veel ruimte en goed wegdek, dus erg veel last heb je er niet van. De pas zelf is niet per se mooi, dus vooral onderweg van het uitzicht genieten ;)

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PelotonDesArdennes
PelotonDesArdennes
5 y 3.0
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Done in July 2019 as part of the loop Sanetsch/Cableway/Pillon/Croix.
The least climb of these, but the scenery is stunning.

In juli 2019 gedaan als deel van de lus Sanetsch/kabelbaan/Pillon/Croix.
de minste klim van deze, maar de omgeving is schitterend.

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Jozef-Kempen
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5 y 3.0
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Beautiful but not really difficult. I suppose the view is great if one takes the cable car. I didn't in any case. Lots of tourists.

Mooi maar niet echt moeilijk. Ik veronderstel dat het uitzicht geweldig is als men de kabelbaan neemt. Ik deed het in ieder geval niet. Veel toeristen.

Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:39:13
7 mph 01:10:14
9 mph 00:54:44
12 mph 00:41:07

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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 Grund bei Gstaad. 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 Grund bei Gstaad is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad is not a problem.

Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad is 8.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad is 3.6%.

Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad is at 5075 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:39:13 to climb Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad. At 7 mph the time is 01:10:14, and at 9 mph 00:54:44. For the fastest cyclists, 00:41:07 is an achievable time.

Col du Pillon from Grund bei Gstaad is located in the region Bern in Switzerland.

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