Belalp
Valais, switzerland
14.7km 1414m 9.6%
SHCSHC Blattenstrasse
Belalp
Valais, switzerland
Belalp is one of cycling's great tests — 14.7km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,414m from base to summit. The average gradient of 9.6% disguises ramps of 21.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. At 2,095m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Valais, Switzerland.
- The 5th climb in Switzerland by difficulty.
- The crux hits between km 12 and km 13 — 8km above 10% averaging 13.6%.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in Switzerland.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 98% of climbs in Switzerland.
- The 3rd climb in Valais by difficulty.
Distance
14.7km
Avg Gradient
9.6%
Max Gradient
21.8%
Elevation Gain
1414m
Summit
2,095m
Wall Rating
7.9
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Typical prices in Switzerland
CHF5.50
Coffee
CHF7.00
Beer
CHF25.00
Meal
CHF3.00
Water
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