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Crans-Montana from Granges via Lens

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Elevation profile Crans-Montana from Granges via Lens

Statistics

Difficulty points 782
Length 8.6 mi
Average gradient 7.1%
Steepest segment 12.1%
Total ascent 3255 ft

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16 hairpin turns
#75 toughest climb of Valais
#63 most elevation gain of Valais
#65 longest climb of Valais
#85 average steepest climb of Valais
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Crans-Montana from Granges via Lens is a climb in the region Valais. It is 8.6 mi long and bridges 3255 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 782. The top of the ascent is located at 4957 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Route de Granges, Route de Lens, Route de Flanthey, Rue Principale, Route de Crans, Rue du Pas de l'Ours & Route du Rawyl

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Beautiful road up from the valley floor. It starts with hairpins into a little village with some 10％ pitches. From there pretty consistent all the way up to Crans Montana, it eases through Lens and then you can make a final push to the summit. You get plenty of views back into the valley in the first half of the climb so you really get a sense of just how far you’ve climbed. Quiet roads when I did it in mid-September there was very little traffic. This is also a cracking road to descend. ... read more

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Beautiful road up from the valley floor. It starts with hairpins into a little village with some 10％ pitches. From there pretty consistent all the way up to Crans Montana, it eases through Lens and then you can make a final push to the summit. You get plenty of views back into the valley in the first half of the climb so you really get a sense of just how far you’ve climbed. Quiet roads when I did it in mid-September there was very little traffic. This is also a cracking road to descend.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:44:10
7 mph 01:13:45
9 mph 00:57:28
12 mph 00:43:10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Crans-Montana can be cycled from 3 sides. Crans-Montana from Sierre via Mollens is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Crans-Montana from Sierre via Chermignon & Crans-Montana from Granges via Lens.

Crans-Montana from Granges via Lens 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!

Crans-Montana from Granges via Lens 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.

Crans-Montana from Granges via Lens is 8.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Crans-Montana from Granges via Lens is 7.1%.

Crans-Montana from Granges via Lens has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.1%.

The summit of Crans-Montana from Granges via Lens is at 4957 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:44:10 to climb Crans-Montana from Granges via Lens. At 7 mph the time is 01:13:45, and at 9 mph 00:57:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:43:10 is an achievable time.

Crans-Montana from Granges via Lens is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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