Col de la Forclaz from La Croix
Valais, switzerland
11.4km 969m 8.5%
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Col de la Forclaz from La Croix
Valais, switzerland
Col de la Forclaz from La Croix covers 11.4km and 969m of climbing, reaching 1,530m at the summit. Averaging 8.5%, the road kicks to 15.3% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The road reaches 1,530m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Valais, Switzerland.
- More vertical gain than 92% of climbs in Switzerland.
- The crux hits between km 1 and km 2 — 6km above 10% averaging 12.7%.
- Harder than 89% of climbs in Switzerland.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
- At 1,530m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
11.4km
Avg Gradient
8.5%
Max Gradient
15.3%
Elevation Gain
969m
Summit
1,530m
Wall Rating
6
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Typical prices in Switzerland
CHF5.50
Coffee
CHF7.00
Beer
CHF25.00
Meal
CHF3.00
Water
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