Simplon SE climb

A run-hike climb above Simplon in Valais. At 2.3 TEP it sits in the easier half of the catalogue. Its steepest 500 metres run at 22.9% and start 744 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 14 to 24 minutes. It is graded alpine hiking, with exposed rock where you may need your hands. Southeast-facing, so it takes the morning sun and clears of snow earlier in spring. The nearest named summit, Simpeler Weizstadel at 2,854 m, is 713 m away.

TEP
2.3
Climb
+207 m
Distance
1.6 km
Average grade
12.9%
Time
14 to 24 min

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