Val Ferret from Orsières

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Difficulty points	589
Length	10.1 mi
Average gradient	5.6%
Steepest segment	10.8%
Total ascent	2989 ft

Difficulty points

589

Length

10.1 mi

Average gradient

5.6%

Steepest segment

10.8%

Total ascent

2989 ft

Short recap

2 hairpin turns

#77 most elevation gain of Valais

#43 longest climb of Valais

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Good road, little traffic. Good view of glacier

Kevin ^premium

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Beauty of a climb! You cycle almost alone through incredibly beautiful scenery. The climb is rarely difficult, making it all the more enjoyable.

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Long climb that gets more and more beautiful as it progresses. Magnificent views at the end point! In terms of percentages, it's not too bad, occasional spikes to 11 per cent but never long.

Climbing times

5 mph	02:02:29
7 mph	01:26:43
9 mph	01:07:35
12 mph	00:50:46

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Val Ferret from Orsières. 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.

Val Ferret from Orsières is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Val Ferret from Orsières is 10.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Val Ferret from Orsières is 5.6%.

Val Ferret from Orsières has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.8%.

The summit of Val Ferret from Orsières is at 5860 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:02:29 to climb Val Ferret from Orsières. At 7 mph the time is 01:26:43, and at 9 mph 01:07:35. For the fastest cyclists, 00:50:46 is an achievable time.

Val Ferret from Orsières is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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