Zermatt W climb

A very steep climb above Zermatt in Valais. Its 16.0 TEP puts it above 90% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 31.7% and start 1.2 km in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 33 to 56 minutes. Graded demanding mountain hiking, meaning footing matters more than fitness in places. It faces west: cool in the morning, sunny and warm from midday. The nearest named summit, Spitzi Flue at 3,260 m, is 853 m away.

TEP: 16.0
Climb: +535 m
Distance: 2.3 km
Average grade: 23.7%
Time: 33 to 56 min

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Zermatt E climb, 698 m at 17.0%, Valais (1.4 km away)
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Zermatt W climb, 774 m at 17.7%, Valais (2.4 km away)