Cat 3

Sapelet Dessous

Vaud, switzerland

Sapelet Dessous covers 4.9km and 269m of climbing, reaching 1,404m at the summit. Averaging 5.5%, the road kicks to 10.5% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. Located in Vaud, Switzerland.

  • A false flat around km 2 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Sapelet Dessous

Vaud, switzerland

4.9km 269m 5.5%
3

Distance

4.9km

Avg Gradient

5.5%

Max Gradient

10.5%

Elevation Gain

269m

Summit

1,404m

Wall Rating

3.5

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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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