Rosswald from Brig
Valais, switzerland
13.3km 1191m 8.9%
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Rosswald from Brig
Valais, switzerland
Rosswald from Brig is one of cycling's great tests — 13.3km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,191m from base to summit. Averaging 8.9%, the road kicks to 16.6% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 6 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,871m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Valais, Switzerland.
- The crux hits between km 8 and km 11 — 18km above 10% averaging 12.0%.
- Harder than 97% of climbs in Switzerland.
- More vertical gain than 96% of climbs in Switzerland.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- At 1,871m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
13.3km
Avg Gradient
8.9%
Max Gradient
16.6%
Elevation Gain
1191m
Summit
1,871m
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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