Ayent SE climb

A short, very steep climb above Ayent in Valais. Its 6.5 TEP puts it above 63% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 25.9% and start 261 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 17 to 29 minutes. Graded demanding mountain hiking, meaning footing matters more than fitness in places. Facing southeast, it catches the morning sun and loses its snow earlier than most. The nearest named summit, Schnidehorn at 2,937 m, is 713 m away.

TEP
6.5
Climb
+272 m
Distance
1.3 km
Average grade
20.2%
Time
17 to 29 min

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