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Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz

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6 reviews | Elevation profile | 5 photos
Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz
Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz
Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz
Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz
Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz
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Elevation profile Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz

Statistics

Difficulty points 1450
Length 17.7 mi
Average gradient 6.2%
Steepest segment 18.7%
Total ascent 5827 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
25 hairpin turns
#80 toughest climb of Alps
#79 most elevation gain of Europe
#78 longest climb of Alps
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Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz is a climb in the region Valais. It is 17.7 mi long and bridges 5827 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1450. The top of the ascent is located at 7415 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: Val d'Anniviers

5.0 by MarcinN87
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Both road variants are epic. The further you go, the steeper it gets. Above Grimentz it really is a grind, with ％ rarely dropping to single digits. But it is definitely worth it ! - The colour of the Lake and the views are amazing. Also worth adding a short (in comparison) segment to the second lake, with nice glacier view. Highly recommended - but make sure you fuel a lot !... read more

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Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz
Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz
Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz
Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz
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Reviews (6)

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MarcinN87
MarcinN87
8 Mo 5.0

Both road variants are epic.
The further you go, the steeper it gets. Above Grimentz it really is a grind, with ％ rarely dropping to single digits.
But it is definitely worth it ! - The colour of the Lake and the views are amazing. Also worth adding a short (in comparison) segment to the second lake, with nice glacier view.
Highly recommended - but make sure you fuel a lot !

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drheff
drheff premium
8 Mo 4.0

Spectacular climb. long but the last part to the dam is really worth it. That part is steeeeep :). Take it easy to have enough left for the last narrow road and make sure you continue to the every end - you will be rewarded

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Ichinistan
Ichinistan
9 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

A brutal climb with 2,000 meters of elevation gain from Sierre up to the dam. The road surface is excellent, but the tunnels can be dark and wet, bring lights. Also take into account that if you go back down, there is a climb up to Vercorin halfway. So leave some juice in your legs.

Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz
Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz
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LorenzoGbr
LorenzoGbr premium
1 y 5.0

The wall at the end is quite something! But the dam is 100％ worth it. You can also continue a bit after the dam, to have a view on the glacier.

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Kevin
Kevin premium
1 y 5.0
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Beautiful climb to arguably the most beautiful of all dams in Valais. The final section from Grimentz is especially tough. Especially cycle past the dam, because only then can you see how beautiful the lake is. At the end of the tarmac you will also find a drinking facility.

Prachtige klim naar allicht de mooiste van alle dammen in Wallis. Vooral het slotgedeelte vanaf Grimentz is erg zwaar. Fiets vooral voorbij de stuwdam, want pas dan zie je hoe mooi het meer is. Bij het einde van het asfalt vind je bovendien nog een drinkgelegenheid.

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xavier
6 y
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A very nice climb, quite some people but they keep their distance, a very good road.
But for the icing on the cake I rode on to the Moiry dam.
With a spicy end it took some teeth to get there.

een zeer mooi beklimming, redelijk wat volk maar ze houden mooi afstand, een zeer goeie weg.
maar voor de kers op de taart heb ik door gereden naar de stuwdam de Moiry.
met een pittig einde was et toch tandjes bijten om er te geraken.

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:34:09
7 mph 02:31:37
9 mph 01:58:09
12 mph 01:28:46

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Frequently Asked Questions

Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz 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!

Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz 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.

Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz is 17.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz is 6.2%.

Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.7%.

The summit of Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz is at 7415 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:34:09 to climb Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz. At 7 mph the time is 02:31:37, and at 9 mph 01:58:09. For the fastest cyclists, 01:28:46 is an achievable time.

Barrage de Moiry from Sierre via Grimentz is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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