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La Giète from Dorénaz

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Elevation profile La Giète from Dorénaz

Statistics

Difficulty points 1126
Length 7.7 mi
Average gradient 9%
Steepest segment 17.4%
Total ascent 3681 ft

Short recap

16 hairpin turns
#77 toughest climb of Switzerland
#47 most elevation gain of Valais
#77 longest climb of Valais
#26 average steepest climb of Valais
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La Giète from Dorénaz is a climb in the region Valais. It is 7.7 mi long and bridges 3681 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1126. The top of the ascent is located at 5157 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Route de Champex & Chemin de la Giette

4.0 by cyberez
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Partial ascent (up to the 1st hairpin after the cable car station). Good road (watch out for stones, especially on the descent), not too busy. Lovely views of Catogne and the Rhône valley. It's my reference climb for my interval training + my FTP tests.... read more

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Partial ascent (up to the 1st hairpin after the cable car station). Good road (watch out for stones, especially on the descent), not too busy.
Lovely views of Catogne and the Rhône valley.
It's my reference climb for my interval training + my FTP tests.

Montée partielle (jusqu'à la 1ère épingle après la gare d'arrivée du téléphérique). Route correcte (attention aux pierres, surtout à la descente), pas trop fréquentée.
Jolie vue sur le Catogne et la vallée du Rhône.
C'est ma montée référence pour mes entrainements en intervalles + mes tests FTP.

La Giète from Dorénaz
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:33:22
7 mph 01:06:06
9 mph 00:51:30
12 mph 00:38:42

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Frequently Asked Questions

La Giète from Dorénaz 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!

La Giète from Dorénaz belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

La Giète from Dorénaz is 7.7 mi long.

The average gradient of La Giète from Dorénaz is 9%.

La Giète from Dorénaz has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.4%.

The summit of La Giète from Dorénaz is at 5157 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:33:22 to climb La Giète from Dorénaz. At 7 mph the time is 01:06:06, and at 9 mph 00:51:30. For the fastest cyclists, 00:38:42 is an achievable time.

La Giète from Dorénaz is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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