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Col des Planches from Martigny

Valais, switzerland

Col des Planches from Martigny is one of cycling's great tests — 10.3km of sustained climbing, gaining 919m from base to summit. Averaging 8.9%, the road kicks to 16.3% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 16 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Valais, Switzerland.

  • Harder than 91% of climbs in Switzerland.
  • More vertical gain than 90% of climbs in Switzerland.
  • The crux hits between km 2 and km 3 — 6km above 10% averaging 12.0%.
  • One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • 16 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.

Col des Planches from Martigny

Valais, switzerland

10.3km 919m 8.9%
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Distance

10.3km

Avg Gradient

8.9%

Max Gradient

16.3%

Elevation Gain

919m

Summit

1,411m

Wall Rating

6.1

What things cost

Typical prices in Switzerland

CHF5.50

Coffee

CHF7.00

Beer

CHF25.00

Meal

CHF3.00

Water

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