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Cycling in Monthey

Rides from Monthey include a demanding ascent to Pas de Morgins with nearly 1,000 m climbing over 14.5 km.

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Riding in Monthey in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

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Route
15 km
In total
15 km
Longest ride
959 m
Most climbing
High point
1,381 m on Pas de Morgins from Monthey
Climbs
1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more

When to ride in Monthey

Typical conditions by month, 2015–2024 reanalysis. Bars run from the average daily low to high.

Best months: May to Oct.

7°-2°J15
10°0°F12
12°2°M15
15°5°A15
19°9°M21
24°14°J20
26°16°J17
25°15°A15
21°12°S14
18°9°O13
12°3°N14
9°0°D14
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 8 km/h from the S

The ride in Monthey

Notable climbs

Cycling guide to Monthey

Monthey serves as a starting point for challenging rides, notably the 14.5 km route to Pas de Morgins in Switzerland. This route features a significant climb starting after 0.6 km, leading nearly 1,000 m upwards to 1,381 m elevation. The climb averages 6.9%, with steep sections reaching 17% gradient over 13.9 km. Cyclists can expect mostly paved surfaces, with about 90% tarmac and some unpaved or gravel sections making up around 5%. The route includes 9.2 km on main roads without cycle lanes and no cycle paths. Service points are spaced such that the longest stretch without any services is 6.1 km. There is a railway station located 9 km along the route, supporting access and exit options for riders interested in this challenging climb.

Terrain
The terrain is mountainous with a continuous climb rising 957 m over 13.9 km. The route's average gradient is 6.9%, with maximum pitches up to 17%. The highest point reached is 1,381 m elevation.

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