Chemin du Py

A long, power-hike climb above Noiraigue in Neuchâtel. The hardest 500 metres average 18.4% and start 2.6 km in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. It faces north: the shady side, where snow stays longest. Most runners need 49 to 83 minutes. At 10.0 TEP it is harder than 79% of the climbs in the catalogue. Graded as a hiking trail, so fitness matters more than footing. It features in 3 race courses, including Swiss Canyon Trail: Ultra-trail Suisse romande près du Jura et France - 81K.

TEP: 10.0
Climb: +734 m
Distance: 5.1 km
Average grade: 14.5%
Time: 49 to 83 min

Races with this climb

Climbs nearby

Gorgier N climb, 7.4 km at 9.6%, Neuchâtel (same start)
Noiraigue N climb, 801 m at 21.2%, Neuchâtel (0.3 km away)
Noiraigue NE climb, 1.4 km at 16.8%, Neuchâtel (0.3 km away)
Noiraigue SW climb, 3.8 km at 13.6%, Neuchâtel (0.5 km away)
Noiraigue W climb, 658 m at 17.5%, Neuchâtel (1 km away)
Noiraigue SE climb, 933 m at 17.5%, Neuchâtel (1 km away)