Grande Traversata delle Alpi

Grande Traversata delle Alpi is a very steep climb above Saas-Almagell in Valais. Its 12.0 TEP puts it above 84% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 29.9% and start 602 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 24 to 41 minutes. It is graded demanding mountain hiking: expect sections where you watch every step. Northwest-facing, so it stays cool and holds snow late. The nearest named summit, Monte Moro at 2,985 m, is 402 m away.

TEP: 12.0
Climb: +387 m
Distance: 1.6 km
Average grade: 23.8%
Time: 24 to 41 min

Climbs nearby

Saas-Almagell W climb, 1.6 km at 20.8%, Valais (0.3 km away)
Saas-Almagell NW climb, 3.0 km at 10.5%, Valais (1.5 km away)
Saas-Almagell NW climb, 2.1 km at 12.2%, Valais (1.5 km away)
Saas-Almagell NE climb, 1.4 km at 27.0%, Valais (1.5 km away)
Saas-Almagell SE climb, 733 m at 20.3%, Valais (1.7 km away)
Saas-Almagell W climb, 1.7 km at 12.6%, Valais (2.3 km away)