Cat 1 Le

Barrage d'Emosson

Valais, switzerland

The Le rises 11.4km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 903m to 1,967m. Averaging 7.9%, the road kicks to 13.1% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,967m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Valais, Switzerland.

  • Higher summit than 96% of climbs in Switzerland.
  • More vertical gain than 90% of climbs in Switzerland.
  • The crux hits between km 10 and km 11 — 4km above 10% averaging 10.9%.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
  • At 1,967m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.

Barrage d'Emosson

Valais, switzerland

11.4km 903m 7.9%
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Distance

11.4km

Avg Gradient

7.9%

Max Gradient

13.1%

Elevation Gain

903m

Summit

1,967m

Wall Rating

5.6

What things cost

Typical prices in Switzerland

CHF5.50

Coffee

CHF7.00

Beer

CHF25.00

Meal

CHF3.00

Water

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