Tamons from Mels
Saint Gallen, switzerland
11km 1115m 10.1%
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Tamons from Mels
Saint Gallen, switzerland
Tamons from Mels is one of cycling's great tests — 11km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,115m from base to summit. Averaging 10.1%, the road kicks to 16.1% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 11 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,624m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Saint Gallen, Switzerland.
- The crux hits between km 2 and km 5 — 14km above 10% averaging 11.8%.
- The 4th climb in Saint Gallen by elevation gain.
- The 5th climb in Saint Gallen by difficulty.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 11 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
11km
Avg Gradient
10.1%
Max Gradient
16.1%
Elevation Gain
1115m
Summit
1,624m
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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