Gsponer Höhenweg

Gsponer Höhenweg is a short, very steep climb above Saas-Balen in Valais. Its 7.5 TEP puts it above 69% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 29.8% and start 546 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 18 to 30 minutes. On the SAC scale it is mountain hiking, with uneven ground that asks for some care. Southwest-facing: it gets the afternoon heat and clears of snow early.

TEP: 7.5
Climb: +284 m
Distance: 1.3 km
Average grade: 21.4%
Time: 18 to 30 min

Climbs nearby

Saas-Balen S climb, 1.2 km at 14.9%, Valais (0.3 km away)
Saas-Balen W climb, 776 m at 18.8%, Valais (0.8 km away)
Saas-Balen S climb, 2.6 km at 16.0%, Valais (0.8 km away)
Saas-Balen N climb, 1.3 km at 13.9%, Valais (0.8 km away)
Saas-Balen SW climb, 677 m at 17.6%, Valais (1.1 km away)
Saas-Balen S climb, 2.1 km at 16.4%, Valais (1.2 km away)