Giw from Visp
Valais, switzerland
15.8km 1316m 8.3%
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Giw from Visp
Valais, switzerland
Giw from Visp is one of cycling's great tests — 15.8km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,316m from base to summit. Averaging 8.3%, the road kicks to 16.2% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 14 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,964m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Valais, Switzerland.
- More vertical gain than 98% of climbs in Switzerland.
- Harder than 97% of climbs in Switzerland.
- The crux hits between km 11 and km 12 — 5km above 10% averaging 10.8%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 14 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
15.8km
Avg Gradient
8.3%
Max Gradient
16.2%
Elevation Gain
1316m
Summit
1,964m
Wall Rating
6.9
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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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