Ovronnaz from Ardon
Valais, switzerland
8.8km 872m 9.9%
HCHC Route
Ovronnaz from Ardon
Valais, switzerland
Ovronnaz from Ardon is one of cycling's great tests — 8.8km of sustained climbing, gaining 872m from base to summit. Averaging 9.9%, the road kicks to 15.4% 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. Located in Valais, Switzerland.
- The crux hits between km 4 and km 5 — 9km above 10% averaging 13.4%.
- Harder than 91% of climbs in Switzerland.
- The 10th climb in Valais by gradient.
- More vertical gain than 88% of climbs in Switzerland.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
Distance
8.8km
Avg Gradient
9.9%
Max Gradient
15.4%
Elevation Gain
872m
Summit
1,361m
Wall Rating
6.1
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What things cost
Typical prices in Switzerland
CHF5.50
Coffee
CHF7.00
Beer
CHF25.00
Meal
CHF3.00
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