Cat 2

Val Ferret from Orsières

Valais, switzerland

Val Ferret from Orsières covers 16.3km and 911m of climbing, reaching 1,786m at the summit. Averaging 5.6%, the road kicks to 10.8% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,786m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Valais, Switzerland.

  • Longer than 95% of climbs in Switzerland.
  • Higher summit than 92% of climbs in Switzerland.
  • At 1,786m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
  • A false flat around km 13 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Val Ferret from Orsières

Valais, switzerland

16.3km 911m 5.6%
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Distance

16.3km

Avg Gradient

5.6%

Max Gradient

10.8%

Elevation Gain

911m

Summit

1,786m

Wall Rating

5.1

What things cost

Typical prices in Switzerland

CHF5.50

Coffee

CHF7.00

Beer

CHF25.00

Meal

CHF3.00

Water

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