Route de Planchouet

Route de Planchouet 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!

Route de Planchouet 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.

Route de Planchouet is 3.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Route de Planchouet is 10.7%.

Route de Planchouet has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 24.2%.

The summit of Route de Planchouet is at 4993 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:38:24 to climb Route de Planchouet. At 7 mph the time is 00:27:11, and at 9 mph 00:21:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:55 is an achievable time.

Route de Planchouet is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.