Route d'Eclépens from Penthalaz
Vaud, switzerland
2.3km 66m 2.9%
5Cat 5
Route d'Eclépens from Penthalaz
Vaud, switzerland
At just 2.3km, Route d'Eclépens from Penthalaz is short but deceptively intense — 66m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 2.9% disguises ramps of 7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Vaud, Switzerland.
- A false flat around km 2 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
- A gentler outing by Switzerland standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.
Distance
2.3km
Avg Gradient
2.9%
Max Gradient
7%
Elevation Gain
66m
Summit
497m
Wall Rating
2.2
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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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