Cave du Sex from Sierre
Valais, switzerland
16.5km 1351m 8.2%
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Cave du Sex from Sierre
Valais, switzerland
Cave du Sex from Sierre is one of cycling's great tests — 16.5km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,351m from base to summit. The average gradient of 8.2% disguises ramps of 21.3% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 13 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,895m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Valais, Switzerland.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in Switzerland.
- More vertical gain than 98% of climbs in Switzerland.
- The 9th climb in Valais by steepest gradient.
- The crux hits between km 8 and km 9 — 4km above 10% averaging 10.8%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
Distance
16.5km
Avg Gradient
8.2%
Max Gradient
21.3%
Elevation Gain
1351m
Summit
1,895m
Wall Rating
7.5
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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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