Orsières NW climb

A very steep climb above Orsières in Valais. Its 9.0 TEP puts it above 76% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 25.3% and start 843 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 27 to 46 minutes. On the SAC scale it is mountain hiking, with uneven ground that asks for some care. Northwest-facing, so it stays cool and holds snow late. The nearest named summit, Clocher de la Chaux at 2,709 m, is 690 m away.

TEP: 9.0
Climb: +427 m
Distance: 2.2 km
Average grade: 19.2%
Time: 27 to 46 min

Climbs nearby

Orsières E climb, 1.7 km at 12.9%, Valais (0.4 km away)
Orsières SW climb, 2.9 km at 22.5%, Valais (0.7 km away)
Orsières E climb, 3.6 km at 12.9%, Valais (1 km away)
Orsières S climb, 796 m at 22.3%, Valais (1.2 km away)
Orsières NW climb, 930 m at 19.9%, Valais (1.2 km away)
Orsières SW climb, 1.4 km at 20.5%, Valais (1.3 km away)