Flüelapass from Susch is a climb in the region Grisons. It is 8.1 mi long and bridges 3146 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 805. The top of the ascent is located at 7838 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 7 reviews of this climb and uploaded 14 photos.
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By chance, the Fluela Pass came back into my memory. I "did" the pass 16 August 1991 (then 39 years old) and on holiday in Val Sinestra, around which the (family) film "Hotel Sinestra" appeared in 2023. I could rent a real sports bike to do the climb, but when I, in my sportswear, went to pick up the "real" sports bike, it turned out to be a Peugeot city bike with eight (!) gears. A splendid climb with very little traffic and public in those days. So few laughers a...read more
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By chance, the Fluela Pass came back into my memory. I "did" the pass 16 August 1991 (then 39 years old) and on holiday in Val Sinestra, around which the (family) film "Hotel Sinestra" appeared in 2023. I could rent a real sports bike to do the climb, but when I, in my sportswear, went to pick up the "real" sports bike, it turned out to be a Peugeot city bike with eight (!) gears. A splendid climb with very little traffic and public in those days. So few laughers along the way either. 13 Km in approx. 1h 15min. Not really embarrassing after all
Per toeval kwam de Fluëlapass weer in mijn herinnering. Ik "deed" de pas 16 augustus 1991 (toen 39 jaar) en op vakantie in Val Sinestra, waarrond in 2023 de (familie)film "Hotel Sinestra" verscheen. Ik kon een échte sportfiets huren om de klim te doen, maar toen ik, in mijn sportkloffie, de "echte" sportfiets ging ophalen bleek dat een Peugeot stadsfiets met wel acht (!) versnellingen te zijn. Een prachtklim met in die tijd zeer weinig verkeer en publiek. Dus ook weinig lachers langs de kant. 13 Km in plm. 1u 15min. Toch niet écht beschamend
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A nice climb that is part of the Engadin radmarathon, an organisation I warmly recommend. The climb starts in the village and you immediately start the toughest part. You encounter a number of hairpin turns and the climbing percentages are continuously high. After a few kilometres you come out of the forest and have more wide views in typical alpine landscapes. From here it doesn't get really tough (unless the weather is icy cold and wet as was the case with me). The tarmac is mostly good and there is some traffic.
Een mooie klim die onderdeel is van de Engadin radmarathon, een organisatie die ik warm aanbeveel. De klim begint in het dorp en je start meteen met het zwaarste stuk. Je komt een aantal haarspeldbochten tegen en de klimpercentages zijn continue hoog. Na een paar kilometer kom je uit het bos en heb je een meer weids uitzicht in typische alpiene landschappen. Vanaf hier wordt het niet meer echt zwaar (behalve als het weer ijzig koud en nat is zoals bij mij het geval was). Het asfalt is meestal goed en er is wel wat verkeer.
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I had a very windy day, although with magnificent sunshine. The climb alternates between very challenging sections and others where you can catch your breath. Once you leave the forest, it becomes a typically alpine landscape that relaxes the eye. Road surface in perfect condition except for a couple of roadworks on the ascent and one on the descent to Davos.
Ho preso una giornata di forte vento anche se con un magnifico sole. La salita alterna tratti molto impegnativi ad altri dove si può tirare il fiato. Una volta lasciato il bosco diventa un paesaggio tipicamente alpino che rilassa la vista. Manto stradale in perfette condizioni tranne un paio di lavori in corso in salita e uno in discesa verso Davos.
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I tackled the climb on a sunny Saturday in early September, after having done the side from Davos: the traffic on this side is even heavier, unfortunately along the way there were two stretches with roadworks and traffic lights with alternating traffic, and in addition to having to pedal on dirt roads, the queue of cars reached almost 1 km. On this side, the route is quite steep everywhere, except for a couple of km in the middle section; the only positive note is the absence of a headwind. The only fountain is at the beginning in the village of Susch.
Ho affrontato la salita un sabato di sole di inizio settembre, dopo aver fatto il versante da Davos: il traffico da questo lato è ancora più intenso, purtroppo lungo il tragitto c'erano due tratti con lavori e semaforo a traffico alternato e oltre a dover pedalare su sterrato fanno si che la coda di auto raggiungesse quasi 1 km. Da questo lato il percorso è dappertutto abbastanza ripido, ad eccezione di un paio di km nel tratto centrale; unica nota positiva l'assenza di vento contrario. L'unica fontana è all'inizio nel paese di Susch.
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Nice tough climb with perfect tarmac and nice hairpins. The start is tough with stretches of +10％, but after the hairpins it becomes less steep for a few kilometres. After a few kilometres to recover, the percentage slowly rises again towards 9％ without you noticing. Then it's a matter of pushing on until the end is in sight.
Mooie taaie klim met perfect asfalt en mooie haarspeldbochten. Het begin is taai met stukken van +10％, maar na de haarspeldbochten wordt het een aantal kilometers minders stijl. Na een paar kilometers bijkomen stijgt het percentage zonder dat je het door hebt langzaam weer richting de 9％. Dan is het een kwestie van doorpakken totdat het einde in zicht is.
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Coming from Zernez you turn left in the centre of Susch and immediately via some hairpins on good road surface through the woods you gain altitude in the side valley formed by the Susasca mountain stream, which will accompany you the whole climb. Route is stepped with some less steep parts and hairpins in groups spread over the climb. Once above the tree line, the last kilometers to the summit are beautiful in a stunning high mountain backdrop of rocks, snowy peaks and mountain lakes. On the pass height is a mountain guesthouse (supply).
Most beautiful side of the Fluela Pass.
Komende van Zernez draai je in het centrum van Susch links de pas op om direct via enkele haarspeldbochten op prima wegdek door de bossen stevig hoogte te winnen in het zijdal gevormd door de Susasca bergstroom, die je de gehele klim zal vergezellen. Route is trapsgewijs met enkele minder steile delen en haarspeldbochten in groepjes verspreidt over de klim. Eens boven de boomgrens zijn de laatste kilometers tot de top wondermooi in een prachtig hooggebergte decor van rotsen, besneeuwde toppen en bergmeertjes. Op de pashoogte is er één berggasthaus (bevoorrading).
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I have cycled the Fluela pass after the Ofen pass, both are of great beauty. The Fluela starts out tough right away and those first steep miles feel like way more than four. Fortunately, it flattens out a bit after that and you can at least sort of mill around and get a rhythm. This is then completely turned upside down, at least for me 9％ is really too steep to have a rhythm. Fortunately, my speed is so low that I can enjoy the surroundings, and I can do that very well here. Especially around km 8-9 when you can see the completely unspoiled side valley on your left, beautiful! The last part was hard, headwind, you can see the road running so you know you have to go quite far until you get to that lake. Then it is suddenly completely flat anyway. Quickly went into the hut for a hot chocolate because with the wind it was freezing cold. Absolutely recommended, but because the climb is quite remote and relatively long, I will not return every year.
Ik heb de Fluelapass gefietst na de Ofenpass, beiden zijn van grote schoonheid. De Fluela begint meteen lastig en die eerste steile kilometers voelen aan als veel meer dan vier. Gelukkig vlakt het daarna wat af en kun je tenminste een soort van molentje draaien en ritme krijgen. Dat wordt daarna volledig in de soep gedraaid, althans voor mij is 9％ echt te steil om een ritme te kunnen hebben. Gelukkig is daarmee mijn snelheid ook zodanig laag dat ik van de omgeving kan genieten en dat lukt hier prima. Vooral rond kilometer 8-9 als je links dat volledig ongerepte zijdal in kunt kijken, prachtig! Het laatste stuk vond ik afzien, wind tegen, je kunt de weg zien lopen dus je weet nog dat je redelijk ver moet totdat je bij dat meer komt. Dan wordt het wel ineens volledig vlak trouwens. Gauw de hut in gegaan voor een warme choco want met de wind erbij was het ijzig koud. Absoluut een aanrader, maar omdat de klim best afgelegen is en relatief lang, ga ik er niet jaarlijks terugkomen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Flüelapass can be cycled from 2 sides. Flüelapass is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Flüelapass from Susch.
Flüelapass from Susch 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!
Flüelapass from Susch 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.
Flüelapass from Susch is 8.1 mi long.
The average gradient of Flüelapass from Susch is 7.3%.
Flüelapass from Susch has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.6%.
The summit of Flüelapass from Susch is at 7838 ft.
At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:38:10 to climb Flüelapass from Susch. At 7 mph the time is 01:09:30, and at 9 mph 00:54:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:40:41 is an achievable time.
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