Lorétan from Martigny
Valais, switzerland
10.9km 989m 9.1%
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Lorétan from Martigny
Valais, switzerland
Lorétan from Martigny is one of cycling's great tests — 10.9km of sustained climbing, gaining 989m from base to summit. The average gradient of 9.1% disguises ramps of 18.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 17 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Valais, Switzerland.
- The crux hits between km 3 and km 5 — 10km above 10% averaging 12.2%.
- Harder than 94% of climbs in Switzerland.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 92% of climbs in Switzerland.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 17 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
10.9km
Avg Gradient
9.1%
Max Gradient
18.4%
Elevation Gain
989m
Summit
1,473m
Wall Rating
6.5
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CHF5.50
Coffee
CHF7.00
Beer
CHF25.00
Meal
CHF3.00
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