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Cycling in Martigny
Cycling from Martigny offers a challenging 44 km ride climbing 2081 m to Great St Bernard Pass with varied terrain and several small towns en route.
Riding in Martigny in numbers
- 1
- 44 km
- 44 km
- 2,081 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 49% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 2,472 m on Great St Bernard Pass from Martigny
- Climbs
- 2 named climbs · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route
The ride in Martigny
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Martigny
Martigny in Switzerland serves as the starting point for the Great St Bernard Pass route, a 43.8 km point-to-point ride ascending 2081 m to the pass top at 2472 m. The route passes through numerous places including Les Guières, Martigny-Croix, Sembrancher, Orsières, Liddes, and Bourg-Saint-Pierre among others. Riders will tackle a major climb starting around 20 km for 23.5 km gaining 1471 m at an average gradient of 6.3% with a maximum gradient of 11%. The route is predominantly paved (95%) with some gravel or unpaved sections (3%). This route crosses mainly Swiss territory and offers a substantial alpine climbing experience with many small settlements and 10 railway stations near it. About 21 km are on main roads without cycle lanes, and only 0.6 km is on cycle path. Services such as shops or cafés are absent for stretches up to nearly 12 km on the route, requiring preparation.
- The terrain is mountainous featuring a significant climb of 1471 m over 23.5 km averaging 6.3% gradient and peaking at 2472 m. The highest point is Great St Bernard Pass at 2472 m. Overall gradients reach a maximum of 11%, indicating steep sections. The route ascends steadily once past the 19.8 km mark.
