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Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 21 photos
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
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Elevation profile Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin

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Difficulty points 1510
Length 14.9 mi
Average gradient 7.5%
Steepest segment 12.1%
Total ascent 5902 ft

Short recap

19 hairpin turns
#60 toughest climb of Alps
#70 most elevation gain of Europe
#35 longest climb of Switzerland
#80 average steepest climb of Valais
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Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin is a climb in the region Valais. It is 14.9 mi long and bridges 5902 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1510. The top of the ascent is located at 7388 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 21 photos.

Road names: Route de Vuisse, Rue de Chandolin & Route du Sanetsch

5.0 by Jarin
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
A beautiful climb that you have to do at least once! At the end, there are a few tunnels, one of which is almost a kilometer long, so don’t forget your lights!! There is an LED strip mounted on the ceiling that helps you see where the tunnel goes (there are a few turns), but it doesn’t provide much light, so be careful. However, the tunnels actually add extra character to the climb! The climb leads you to the Col du Sanetsch, but there’s not much to do at the summit; the Col is a pass beca... read more

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Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
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Reviews (3)

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Jarin
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1 d 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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A beautiful climb that you have to do at least once! At the end, there are a few tunnels, one of which is almost a kilometer long, so don’t forget your lights!! There is an LED strip mounted on the ceiling that helps you see where the tunnel goes (there are a few turns), but it doesn’t provide much light, so be careful. However, the tunnels actually add extra character to the climb! The climb leads you to the Col du Sanetsch, but there’s not much to do at the summit; the Col is a pass because it provides access to the Lac du Sanetsch (also known as Lac du Sénin) reservoir further on. Near the reservoir is a very charming auberge where you can grab a bite to eat and have a drink. You can take a cable car from there to Gsteig in the neighboring valley, and you can bring your bike along (secured to a rack)! If you want to cycle back toward the Rhône Valley, you’ll have to tackle a steep climb back up to the Col du Sanetsch.

Prachtige klim die je een keer gedaan moet hebben! Op het eind een aantal tunnels waarvan eentje bijna een kilometer lang,, dus vergeet je lampjes niet!! Er is wel een led-strook aan het plafond gemonteerd waaraan je heel handig kunt zien hoe de tunnel loopt (er zitten een paar bochtjes in) maar het geeft niet echt veel licht, zus opgepast. De tunnels geven de klim echter ook juist weer extra karakter! De klim leidt je naar de Col du Sanetsch, maar op de top is weinig te beleven; de Col is een Col omdat het een passage biedt naar het verderop gelegen stuwmeer Lac du Sanetsch (ook wel Lac du Sénin). Bij de stuw ligt een alleraardigste auberge waar je iets kunt eten en drinken. Je kunt er een kabelbaan nemen naar Gsteig in het naastgelegen dal en de fiets kan mee (aan een beugel)! Mocht je weer terug richting het Rhonedal willen fietsen, dsn moet je wel even een stevige klim terug naar de Col du Sanetsch maken.

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
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joanie86
joanie86
9 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Difficult climb, 2/3 of the way up is mostly forest, then there are a few switchbacks where the view is clearer and you can see the glacier range in the distance. The best views are about 2 before you arrive, and the view on the other side of the pass isn't particularly impressive (but we didn't go down the other side). Very little traffic!

Difficile ascension, le 2/3 de la montée est majoritairement dans la forêt, ensuite il y a quelques lacets où la vue est plus dégagée, on y voit la chaîne de glaciers au loin. Les plus belles vues sont environ 2 avant d’arriver, la vue de l’autre côté du col n’est pas particulièrement impressionnante (mais nous ne sommes pas descendues l’autre côté). Très peu de trafic!

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
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GarethWyn
GarethWyn
10 Mo 5.0

Really nice varied ride. Rode one morning out of Savièse, small decent before you hit the climb.

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin
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Climbing times

5 mph 03:00:07
7 mph 02:07:31
9 mph 01:39:22
12 mph 01:14:39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Sanetsch can be cycled from 4 sides. Col du Sanetsch is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Sanetsch from Conthey, Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin & Col du Sanetsch from Lac de Sanetsch.

The Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin is 14.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin is 7.5%.

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.1%.

The summit of Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin is at 7388 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:00:07 to climb Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin. At 7 mph the time is 02:07:31, and at 9 mph 01:39:22. For the fastest cyclists, 01:14:39 is an achievable time.

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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