La Montau from Ardon
Valais, switzerland
2.3km 417m 17.8%
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La Montau from Ardon
Valais, switzerland
At just 2.3km, La Montau from Ardon is short but deceptively intense — 417m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 17.8%, the road kicks to 30% at its steepest — a wall that demands respect. The 3 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Valais, Switzerland.
- The crux hits between km 0 and km 2 — 10km above 10% averaging 18.4%.
- The 1st climb in Switzerland by steepest gradient.
- The 2nd climb in Switzerland by gradient.
- Harder than 88% of climbs in Switzerland.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
Distance
2.3km
Avg Gradient
17.8%
Max Gradient
30%
Elevation Gain
417m
Summit
907m
Wall Rating
6.8
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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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