Barrage de Moiry from Chippis via Briey
Valais, switzerland
32.5km 2043m 6.3%
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Barrage de Moiry from Chippis via Briey
Valais, switzerland
Barrage de Moiry from Chippis via Briey is one of cycling's great tests — 32.5km of sustained climbing, gaining 2,043m from base to summit. The average gradient of 6.3% disguises ramps of 17.3% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 17 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. At 2,280m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Valais, Switzerland.
- The 1st climb in Switzerland by difficulty.
- The 1st climb in Switzerland by elevation gain.
- One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- The crux hits between km 3 and km 4 — 7km above 10% averaging 11.7%.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 88% of climbs in Switzerland.
Distance
32.5km
Avg Gradient
6.3%
Max Gradient
17.3%
Elevation Gain
2043m
Summit
2,280m
Wall Rating
7.9
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What things cost
Typical prices in Switzerland
CHF5.50
Coffee
CHF7.00
Beer
CHF25.00
Meal
CHF3.00
Water
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