Pas de Morgins

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Difficulty points	811
Length	15 mi
Average gradient	4.9%
Steepest segment	10.9%
Total ascent	3858 ft

Difficulty points

811

Length

15 mi

Average gradient

4.9%

Steepest segment

10.9%

Total ascent

3858 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

#69 toughest climb of Valais

#93 most elevation gain of Switzerland

#32 longest climb of Switzerland

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Less busy roads to reach the Pas de Morgins. Beautiful views of the Midi teeth and the surrounding mountains.

Climbing times

5 mph	03:01:20
7 mph	02:08:23
9 mph	01:40:03
12 mph	01:15:10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pas de Morgins can be cycled from 4 sides. Pas de Morgins from Abondance is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pas de Morgins from Monthey via Choex, Pas de Morgins from Monthey via Route de Morgins & Pas de Morgins from Monthey via Route Forestière.

You don't need special gearing for Pas de Morgins. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Pas de Morgins 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.

Pas de Morgins is 15 mi long.

The average gradient of Pas de Morgins is 4.9%.

Pas de Morgins has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.9%.

The summit of Pas de Morgins is at 4505 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:01:20 to climb Pas de Morgins. At 7 mph the time is 02:08:23, and at 9 mph 01:40:03. For the fastest cyclists, 01:15:10 is an achievable time.

Pas de Morgins is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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