Zermatt E climb

A short, power-hike climb above Zermatt in Valais. The hardest 500 metres average 21.6% and start 551 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. East-facing, so it takes the morning sun and is in shade by the afternoon. Most runners need 12 to 21 minutes. At 3.5 TEP it sits in the easier half of the catalogue. It is graded demanding mountain hiking: expect sections where you watch every step. The nearest named summit, Hirli at 2,890 m, is 423 m away.

TEP: 3.5
Climb: +191 m
Distance: 1.1 km
Average grade: 17.5%
Time: 12 to 21 min

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