Saas-Grund SW climb

A short, very steep climb above Saas-Grund in Valais. Its 7.0 TEP puts it above 66% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 30.5% and start 781 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 18 to 30 minutes. Graded demanding mountain hiking, meaning footing matters more than fitness in places. Facing southwest, it takes the afternoon heat and melts out early in the year. The nearest named summit, Jegihorn at 3,206 m, is 760 m away.

TEP: 7.0
Climb: +285 m
Distance: 1.4 km
Average grade: 20.9%
Time: 18 to 30 min

Climbs nearby

Saas-Grund SW climb, 1.4 km at 19.6%, 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)