Col du Lein from Saxon
Valais, switzerland
14.3km 1221m 8.5%
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Col du Lein from Saxon
Valais, switzerland
Col du Lein from Saxon is one of cycling's great tests — 14.3km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,221m from base to summit. Averaging 8.5%, the road kicks to 13.8% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. 19 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,658m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Valais, Switzerland.
- More vertical gain than 96% of climbs in Switzerland.
- Harder than 96% of climbs in Switzerland.
- The crux hits between km 5 and km 6 — 4km above 10% averaging 11.6%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 19 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
14.3km
Avg Gradient
8.5%
Max Gradient
13.8%
Elevation Gain
1221m
Summit
1,658m
Wall Rating
6.5
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Typical prices in Switzerland
CHF5.50
Coffee
CHF7.00
Beer
CHF25.00
Meal
CHF3.00
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