Orsières E climb

A short, very steep climb above Orsières in Valais. Its 7.0 TEP puts it above 66% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 30.6% and start 252 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 14 to 23 minutes. Graded demanding mountain hiking, meaning footing matters more than fitness in places. It faces east: sun early, shade after lunch. The nearest named summit, Aiguille de la Cabane at 2,999 m, is 669 m away.

TEP: 7.0
Climb: +222 m
Distance: 0.9 km
Average grade: 24.4%
Time: 14 to 23 min

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