Champex-Lac S climb

A short, very steep climb above Champex-Lac in Valais. Its 25.0 TEP puts it above 96% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 40.1% and start 615 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 29 to 49 minutes. It is graded demanding mountain hiking: expect sections where you watch every step. South-facing, so it is hot in summer and one of the first to clear of snow. The nearest named summit, Luy Blanche at 2,195 m, is 449 m away.

TEP: 25.0
Climb: +480 m
Distance: 1.4 km
Average grade: 33.5%
Time: 29 to 49 min

Climbs nearby

Champex-Lac SW climb, 769 m at 35.3%, Valais (0.3 km away)
Champex-Lac S climb, 3.1 km at 11.2%, Valais (1 km away)
Champex-Lac N climb, 2.7 km at 26.0%, Valais (1 km away)
Champex-Lac E climb, 3.1 km at 10.5%, Valais (1 km away)
Chez-les-Reuses NE climb, 1.4 km at 20.7%, Valais (1.2 km away)
Champex-Lac S climb, 1.0 km at 36.0%, Valais (1.5 km away)