Sonchaux from Villeneuve
Vaud, switzerland
8.8km 887m 10%
HCHC
Sonchaux from Villeneuve
Vaud, switzerland
Sonchaux from Villeneuve is one of cycling's great tests — 8.8km of sustained climbing, gaining 887m from base to summit. Averaging 10%, the road kicks to 16.4% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 20 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. Located in Vaud, Switzerland.
- Steeper than 92% of climbs in Vaud.
- Harder than 92% of climbs in Switzerland.
- The crux hits between km 8 and km 8 — 4km above 10% averaging 13.7%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- The 20 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
Distance
8.8km
Avg Gradient
10%
Max Gradient
16.4%
Elevation Gain
887m
Summit
1,261m
Wall Rating
6.2
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Coffee
CHF7.00
Beer
CHF25.00
Meal
CHF3.00
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