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Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin

Valais, switzerland

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin is one of cycling's great tests — 24km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,799m from base to summit. Averaging 7.5%, the road kicks to 12.1% 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. At 2,252m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Valais, Switzerland.

  • Longer than 98% of climbs in Switzerland.
  • The 7th climb in Switzerland by elevation gain.
  • The 8th climb in Switzerland by difficulty.
  • One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • The crux hits between km 15 and km 15 — 5km above 10% averaging 11.1%.

Col du Sanetsch from Sion via Chandolin

Valais, switzerland

24km 1799m 7.5%
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Distance

24km

Avg Gradient

7.5%

Max Gradient

12.1%

Elevation Gain

1799m

Summit

2,252m

Wall Rating

7.7

What things cost

Typical prices in Switzerland

CHF5.50

Coffee

CHF7.00

Beer

CHF25.00

Meal

CHF3.00

Water

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