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Vercorin from Grône

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Elevation profile Vercorin from Grône

Statistics

Difficulty points 695
Length 6.4 mi
Average gradient 7.9%
Steepest segment 12.5%
Total ascent 2651 ft

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5 hairpin turns
#97 toughest climb of Valais
#92 most elevation gain of Valais
#97 longest climb of Valais
#64 average steepest climb of Valais
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Vercorin from Grône is a climb in the region Valais. It is 6.4 mi long and bridges 2651 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 695. The top of the ascent is located at 4331 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route de Loye & Route de Vercorin

4.0 by Dimk11
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It's short, but tough!! I truly recommend it, as it is a nice challenge, and it's not a dead-end, so you can go down the other side. And if you have time and opportunity to stop in the village, Ovronnaz has a great thermal center!... read more

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It's short, but tough!! I truly recommend it, as it is a nice challenge, and it's not a dead-end, so you can go down the other side. And if you have time and opportunity to stop in the village, Ovronnaz has a great thermal center!

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:16:46
7 mph 00:54:21
9 mph 00:42:21
12 mph 00:31:49

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vercorin can be cycled from 2 sides. Vercorin from Chalais is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Vercorin from Grône.

Vercorin from Grône 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!

Vercorin from Grône 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.

Vercorin from Grône is 6.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Vercorin from Grône is 7.9%.

Vercorin from Grône has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Vercorin from Grône is at 4331 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:16:46 to climb Vercorin from Grône. At 7 mph the time is 00:54:21, and at 9 mph 00:42:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:31:49 is an achievable time.

Vercorin from Grône is located in the region Valais in Switzerland.

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