Orsières NW climb

A very steep climb above Orsières in Valais. Its 12.0 TEP puts it above 84% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 38.2% and start 1.1 km in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 28 to 48 minutes. Graded alpine hiking: exposed, rocky ground that needs sure feet and some use of the hands. Facing northwest, it stays cool and keeps its snow late into spring. The nearest named summit, Tête de Fonteinte at 2,775 m, is 261 m away.

TEP: 12.0
Climb: +450 m
Distance: 2.0 km
Average grade: 22.2%
Time: 28 to 48 min

Climbs nearby

Orsières N climb, 1.6 km at 14.9%, Valais (0.3 km away)
Orsières SW climb, 1.4 km at 20.5%, Valais (0.3 km away)
Orsières N climb, 885 m at 17.9%, Valais (0.4 km away)
Orsières S climb, 796 m at 22.3%, Valais (0.6 km away)
Orsières E climb, 1.7 km at 12.9%, Valais (1.4 km away)
Bourg-Saint-Pierre SE climb, 2.0 km at 17.5%, Valais (1.5 km away)