Bourg-Saint-Pierre SE climb

A short, very steep climb above Bourg-Saint-Pierre in Valais. Its 18.0 TEP puts it above 92% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 42.5% and start 799 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 25 to 42 minutes. Graded alpine hiking: exposed, rocky ground that needs sure feet and some use of the hands. Facing southeast, it catches the morning sun and loses its snow earlier than most. The nearest named summit, Grande Chenalette at 2,890 m, is 412 m away.

TEP
18.0
Climb
+410 m
Distance
1.3 km
Average grade
30.4%
Time
25 to 42 min

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