Saas-Grund SW climb

A short, very steep climb above Saas-Grund in Valais. Its 6.5 TEP puts it above 63% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 24.0% and start 905 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 18 to 31 minutes. It is graded demanding mountain hiking: expect sections where you watch every step. Southwest-facing: it gets the afternoon heat and clears of snow early.

TEP: 6.5
Climb: +284 m
Distance: 1.4 km
Average grade: 19.6%
Time: 18 to 31 min

Climbs nearby

Saas-Grund SW climb, 1.4 km at 20.9%, Valais (same start)
Saas-Grund NW climb, 2.9 km at 14.1%, Valais (1 km away)
Saas-Grund SE climb, 1.0 km at 47.3%, Valais (1.2 km away)
Saas-Grund SW climb, 1.5 km at 16.6%, Valais (1.3 km away)
Saas-Grund SW climb, 1.8 km at 20.9%, Valais (1.3 km away)
Saas-Grund W climb, 1.5 km at 15.3%, Valais (2.2 km away)